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Russia targets Libya as new Africa launchpad

January 11, 2025 0

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, a long-standing ally of Russia, has upended the Kremlin’s strategy across the Mediterranean and Africa. This shift is forcing Moscow to redirect its focus toward Libya as a potential new stronghold, according to experts. Russia’s military operations in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa relied heavily on its bases along the …