Putin orders defence ministry to sign deal on Russian Navy logistics hub in Sudan: TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the defence ministry to conclude an agreement with Sudan on setting up a Russian naval facility in the African country, TASS news agency
November 16, 2020
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the defence ministry to conclude an agreement with Sudan on setting up a Russian naval facility in the African country, TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing an order.
Russia plans to create a logistics hub for its navy in Sudan, which will accommodate up to 300 troops and staff.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Hugh Lawson)