Russia to open military attaché in Oman
Russia plans to open a military attaché office in Muscat, Oman, and Oman will open a similar office in Moscow, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu.
Consensus
- Russia plans to open a military attaché in Muscat, Oman.
- Oman will open a military attaché in Moscow.
- Sergei Shoigu announced the plan during a meeting with Oman's National Security Council Secretary Idris al-Kindi.
- The announcement was made in the context of discussions on regional security.
Points of divergence
- On October 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed regional security issues with Gulf states, including Oman, and proposed considering Russia's concept of collective security in the region. — vedomosti
- In April 2025, President Vladimir Putin held the first-ever bilateral talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, and the two sides signed a mutual visa waiver agreement. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Shoigu: Russian and Omani military attachés will open in the near future — Ведомости
- Russia will soon open a military attaché in Oman, Sergei Shoygu said. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Russia
- Oman
- Sergey Shoygu
- Mascata
- Moscow
- Security Council
- TASS
- Council of National Security
- Idrisom Al-Kindi