Clashes in Sudan

Andrey Chernovol recalled that the Russian embassy is currently located in the temporary capital of Sudan, Port Sudan, and diplomats are in contact with the country's official authorities

In addition, the parties also discussed a number of practical issues related to the future of Russia-Sudan relations

The media emphasized that such a Kiev’s decision "comes with significant political risk at a moment when Western support for Ukraine is wavering"

The sides discussed the current situation "on the ground," "pointing to the need for an early ceasefire and the resumption of the inclusive intra-Sudanese dialogue with the participation of all influential political forces and ethnic and religious groups of Sudan"

Sources in the Sudanese army said that "media reports about a state coup are geared to hinder the army’s advance"

The Russian side reaffirmed its principled position on the need for "an immediate cessation to the hostilities and the establishment of a broad national dialogue to ensure the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of friendly Sudan"

Earlier this month, fierce battles erupted in the region between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Port Sudan to check the combat readiness of military units as well as consult with representatives of the Sudan Sovereignty Council

Anna Evstigneeva pointed out that Russia’s position is that any external interference in Sudan’s sovereign affairs is inadmissible, as that could further fuel the conflict

There was no official comment from the Sudanese army