Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya
Feb 25, 2024 · Under new general, Russia’s Wagner makes deeper inroads into Libya. Using a new avatar of the paramilitary group, Putin is strengthening Russia’s presence in the North African country.
‘More bullets’: Analysts mull whether Russia will move to Libya …
Dec 24, 2024 · However, what a sudden uptick in Russian military numbers might mean for a volatile Libya, as well as the implications of an enhanced Russian presence so close to NATO’s frontier remains to be...
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as …
Now the conflict-riven North African nation of Libya is central to Russian efforts to project power into the Mediterranean. Flight-tracking data analyzed by CNN show more than one flight a day ...
Russia scrambles to reinforce Libya bases after collapse of
Dec 16, 2024 · Russia appears to be scrambling to reinforce its bases in Libya as it faces being thrown out of Syria, its other foothold in the Mediterranean. Flight data show at least three Russian...
Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya
Dec 19, 2024 · ROME — Russia is moving military assets from Syria to Libya, creating a security threat in the central Mediterranean, Italy’s defense minister has said. “Moscow is transferring resources from...
Its Syrian Bases in Doubt, Russia Sends Cargo Flights to Libya
Dec 19, 2024 · At least four Russian Il-76 cargo planes have made trips from Moscow or Minsk to Benghazi, in eastern Libya, and back since last Thursday. Russia’s bases in western Syria — a major naval base and...
Russia funneling weapons through Libyan port, eying gateway to …
Apr 19, 2024 · ROME — Russian vessels have been unloading thousands of tons of military equipment in the eastern Libyan port of Tobruk this month after repeated visits by Russia’s deputy defense minister...
Putin's Libya Bases Push Is New Regional Worry for US - Bloomberg
Nov 5, 2023 · Russia is moving to expand its military presence in eastern Libya, a plan that could lead to a naval base, giving it a significant foothold on Europe’s southern doorstep.
What military advantage could Russia get out of Libya? - Defense News
Feb 2, 2024 · What military advantage could Russia get out of Libya? Following the death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, Moscow is now bringing the mercenaries under its control and rebranding them as the...
Russia Shifting Military Gear From Syria to Libya: Ukraine
5 days ago · Russia's Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Libya, where Russian equipment is said to be headed, is a major hub for Russian activities in Africa, according ...