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strikeAug 16, 2026

Russia’s Powerplay in Sudan Continues

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The war that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese National Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia also became a battleground for global powers; Russia adopted a playing-all-sides strategy to protect its interests in the country.

Source: Mohamed Suliman — Read the full report

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  • Mohamed SulimanBy Mohamed Suliman

    The war that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese National Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia also became a battleground for global powers; Russia adopted a playing-all-sides strategy to protect its interests in the country. Recently, the US has started to pay …

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