The report further stated that Russia had proposed that it will recognize the breakaway Republic of Somaliland in return for being allowed to establish the base and ensure security in the breakaway country by training the Somaliland military.
Russia previously had a military base in Somaliland but they were forced to exit by former Somali dictator Siad Barre
The United Kingdom has also previously expressed the desire to have a military base in Somaliland.
https://www.busiweek.com/russia-finaliz ... omaliland/
