Petr Akopov, senior commentator of the Russian state news agency "RIA Novosti," pushed back against accusations by Bernard-Henry Levy and other Western opinion leaders, who accused Russia of fomenting civil war in Sudan. Moreover, according to Akopov, Russia had no need to stir up a civil war as both sides were favorably disposed to Russia and had recently visited Moscow. For that reason, China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Russia have become the natural mediators in efforts to end the conflict. "Fighting is indeed taking place in the Sudanese capital Khartoum: the army and the Rapid Response Forces are fighting each other. "The Americans are not only interested in solving the Sudanese crisis, but also in pushing Russia out of the country.

Source: New York Times April 27, 2023 20:57 UTC