Benin: Russian training ship Perekop docks in Cotonou from November 8 to 10

The Russian training ship Perekop is visiting the port of Cotonou from November 8 to 10, 2026, as part of a sailing campaign through Africa and the Mediterranean. Part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, it carries hundreds of cadets from the Admiral Ushakov Naval Institute for practical training at sea, along with military personnel from partner countries. Before reaching Cotonou, the ship called at Maputo, Walvis Bay, Douala and Lagos. The visit is intended to encourage military exchanges, official meetings and cultural activities between the Russian and Beninese navies.