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Sudan says plan for first Russian naval base in Africa will go ahead

Two countries’ foreign ministers meet in Moscow and agree there are no obstacles to long-delayed plan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov

Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’, as Syrian rebels advance.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024

What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine?

Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024

Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive

Western officials say violence against civilians in Mali has risen in the year since hundreds of Russian mercenaries have started working alongside the West African country's armed forces to stem a decade-long insurgency by Islamic extremists

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

War in Ukraine: Who are Russia's allies?

From the outset of the Russian invasion, one of Ukraine's key concerns was that its Western allies would eventually feel war fatigue. But nearly a year into the conflict, there's no sign of slowed support for Kyiv. Several Western nations announced a new wave of military aid this week. But…

France 24 · Jan 6, 2023

Battle for Bakhmut heats up as Russian forces edge closer

Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting advancing Russian forces near the city in the eastern Donbas region.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2022

Russia's hope for Ukraine win revealed in battle for Bakhmut

Russian soldiers are slowly edging closer to a city in eastern Ukraine they have tried to seize for months

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny

Questions are swirling in Burkina Faso about what role Russia may have played in the West African nation's second coup this year

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Who is Russian ultranationalist Alexander Dugin?

Political philosopher dubbed Putin’s ‘brain’ by some observers has long called for Russia to annex Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2022

Turkey's President Erdogan to speak with Finland over NATO application row

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he will speak to Finland on Saturday, while maintaining his opposition to Finnish and Swedish NATO membership bids over their history of hosting members of groups Ankara deems terrorists

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022