Russia’s libyan stronghold: the Moscow’s new african strategy

Russia has significantly expanded its presence in Libya, turning the country into a key node in its wider strategy across North Africa and the Sahel.

As reported by Libya Gazette on 15 June, a central pillar of Russia’s strategy is its alignment with eastern Libyan authorities, particularly the Haftar network. High-level contacts, including Saddam Haftar’s visit to Moscow on 12 May, underline the durability of this relationship and Russia’s long-term interest in eastern Libya’s military structures and political influence.

Libya Gazette