The US military has withdrawn troops from a French military base in Chad following Chad's demand last month. Russia proposed 'unrestricted qualitative military aid' to the Sudanese army, while Moscow strikes deals with the Sudanese Armed Forces and supports the Rapid Support Forces through the Wagner Group. Tensions rise as Russia aids both sides in the Sudan conflict, with Wagner operatives involved in supplying weapons to the Rapid Support Forces. The war in Sudan, ongoing for over a year, has resulted in tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. Despite claims, Russian mercenaries are reportedly still present in Sudan. The Kremlin is considering switching support to the Sudanese Armed Forces to align its Sudan policy with Iran for a Red Sea base.
Contributed to yesterday's Russia/Ukraine update w/ @TheStudyofWar covering Russia's moves in Sudan. Looks like the Kremlin is looking to switch support to the SAF, which would align its Sudan policy with Iran as both pursue a Red Sea base. What's driving this change?⬇️🧵1/9 https://t.co/8BZdynrwvs
The Wagner Group has claimed that it is no longer operating inside Sudan, but a diplomatic source and eyewitnesses in Khartoum and Darfur have said that there are still Russian mercenaries there https://t.co/2oFrwRPIgw
Russia has maintained relations with both the Rapid Support Forces and army since before Sudan’s war started on 15 April last year. Now over a year old, the war has left tens of thousands of people dead and displaced eight million more https://t.co/eifK2LVObN
Multiple sources have confirmed that Wagner operatives have been involved in the supply of weapons from the UAE to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the war, though Sudan’s army-aligned government has said publicly that this is no longer the case https://t.co/8IMQFCrOoz
Sudan war: Russia hedges bets by aiding both sides in conflict: Moscow is striking a series of deals with the Sudanese Armed Forces while the Wagner Group continues to support the Rapid Support Forces (Middle East Eye) https://t.co/7SP7VTD6tR
Russia is moving to develop and secure its strategic interests in Sudan, offering the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) weapons while continuing to help supply the SAF’s enemy, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary, through the Wagner Group https://t.co/1jkznDmqBa
Moscow is striking a series of deals with the Sudanese Armed Forces while the Wagner Group continues to support the Rapid Support Forces https://t.co/Gs3LLnoaVG
Unnamed sources informed the Sudan Tribune that a Russian delegation visiting Port Sudan on April 28th and 29th proposed "unrestricted qualitative military aid" to the Sudanese army. https://t.co/v42gSBy7OK https://t.co/ciSL5XXUSA
Wagner and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Chad on the march.. https://t.co/CnojPZ9O5o
📍The US military has withdrawn troops from a French military base in Chad after the country demanded they leave last month, a Pentagon spokesperson and other sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Wednesday. https://t.co/CYNhm5rJwp