India, Feb. 20 -- Russia called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and urged a transition toward a political settlement on Thursday, warning at the United Nations Security Council that there remains no visible pathway out of a conflict that has consumed the country since April 2023.

Addressing the Council, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Evstigneeva framed Moscow's position as one centered on halting hostilities and enabling a Sudanese-led political dialogue. Her remarks came amid continued fighting across western and southern Sudan and deepening concern about territorial fragmentation and civilian suffering.

According to RIA, "The Russian Federation consistently advocates for a swift ceasefire and a transition ...