Libya, Syria and Russia

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.
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.
Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?
If Russia relocates to Libya, experts worry the shift could impact security in the Mediterranean and unbalance the frozen conflict there.Are they or aren't they withdrawing from Syria? Open source investigators,
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.
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.Most Read
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 ...
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 ...
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Russian vessel for personnel evacuation from Syria breaks down in open sea – Ukrainian intelligence
A cargo vessel, Sparta, sent by Russia to evacuate its military equipment and weaponry from Syria, has broken down on the way ...
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Syria’s challenges are even greater than those Libya faced in 2011
In fact, the scale of the challenge facing Syria is greater than that which confronted Libya in 2011. Libyan leader Muammar ...
Russian military has begun large-scale withdrawal from Syria, US and Western officials say
Russia has begun withdrawing a large amount of military equipment and troops from Syria following the ouster of former Syrian ...
What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts
Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew.
Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures
The country is deeply divided along religious and ethnic lines, which makes continuing violence one likely scenario.
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Turkey’s Rise in Syria Stokes Regional Rivalry with Iran
This article examines the implications of Turkey's rise as the dominant foreign power in Syria following the fall of Bashar ...