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Two Russian warships, the Stoykiy and Yelnya, docked in Walvis Bay, Namibia, for resupply before a multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coast scheduled for January 9-16, 2026. This visit, part of a Baltic Fleet deployment, marks the third arrival of Russian vessels in Namibia in two years, emphasizing strengthened bilateral relations, alongside participation from naval forces of China and Iran. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and peacekeeping efforts in the region.