MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A Russian warship, the Admiral Grigorovich frigate, entered the Sudanese port where Russia plans to set up a naval base, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the Russian fleet.
It was the first Russian warship to enter Port Sudan, the statement said, according to Interfax.
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Update: 1st Russian Warship Enters Sudanese Port (Asharq Al-Awsat)
WNU Editor: The arrival of this Russian warship to a Sudanese port is not a surprise. Both countries have agreed to the installation of a Russian naval base for the next 25 years .... Russia to Establish Navy Base in Sudan for at Least 25 Years (Military.com/AP). More here .... Russian MoD Team in Sudan to set up Naval Base (Defense World).
This arrival of a Russian warship coincides with the arrival of a US warship .... US naval ship docks in Sudan for 'Red Sea security' (Anadolu Agency)
