Libya, Syria and Russia

Its Syrian Bases in Doubt, Russia Sends Cargo Flights to Libya
A military official at al-Khadim air base in eastern Libya said that a half-dozen Russian planes — some coming from Russia and some from Syria — had arrived carrying military equipment since Dec. 8, when Syrian rebels overthrew Russia’s ally, Bashar al-Assad.
Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya
Leaders in Rome fear Moscow's warships could be parked "two steps" from Italian shores, as Defense Minister Guido Crosetto put it.
Libyan PM Says Russia’s Syrian Weapons Not Welcome in Nation
Libya’s prime minister said it would be unacceptable for Russia to move weapons from Syria to the divided OPEC member, where rival powers in the east have previously drawn on Kremlin support.
Russia Withdraws Air-Defense Systems, Other Advanced Weaponry From Syria to Libya
After the fall of the Assad regime, Russian cargo planes flew equipment from Syria to bases Moscow controls in eastern Libya, according to U.S. and Libyan officials.
Libya PM warns of ‘battlefield’ amid reported Russia weapons transfers
Russia is reportedly moving military equipment from Syria’s Tartus naval base and Khmeimim air base to eastern Libya after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?
Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the shift could impact security in the Mediterranean and unbalance the frozen conflict there.
Russia Relocates S-400s and S-300s from Syria to Libya’s Eastern Region
Russia is transferring advanced air defense systems and military equipment from its military base in Syria to Libya.
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
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Russia fuels war chest with $2.5 billion African gold trade
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has exported gold worth $2.5 billion from Africa. According to a report by ...
Russia scrambles to reinforce Libya bases after collapse of Assad regime
Russia appears to be scrambling to reinforce its bases in Libya as it faces being thrown out of Syria, its other foothold in ...
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Fallout of Assad’s ouster in Syria ripples down the Mediterranean to Libya
The loss of its military power in Syria has led Russia to turn its sights on Libya. Could the fall of Bashar al-Assad in ...
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Russia Moving Military Assets To Africa After Syria Setback
To offset the potential loss of its air base in Hmeimim and naval base in Tartus, Russia looks to be increasing its presence in Libya, Mali, and Sudan. But experts say the African countries are ...
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Russian Ship Reportedly Breaks Down Amid Strategic Evacuation from Syria
A Russian cargo vessel tasked with transporting military equipment and personnel from Syria suffered a mechanical failure at ...
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Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’
Thousands of former military personnel are hired for large sums to fight in wars or to serve as private security abroad. The ...
Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat
Two African states are frustrating Moscow's efforts to establish a stronger military presence in the continent following the ...