Russian operations and power projection in Libya and sub-Saharan African countries would be particularly weakened. In turn, Russia could attempt to use its presence in Libya and Sudan as alternatives.

The overthrow of the Russian-backed Assad regime has dealt a major blow to Moscow’s international reputation as a security guarantor. But the impact goes beyond optics or influence in Syria — it ...

Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence ...

Russia has several bases in Africa, where Moscow has boosted its military footprint in recent years. They include facilities in Libya, Mali, the Central African Republic, and Sudan.

Russia fears for its military bases in Syria after dictator Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Libya's proximity to Russia's Africa Corps deployments could make the north African state a hub for military ...

Six months since the collapse of the Assad regime, the Russian military presence in Syria has remained entrenched in strategic locations such as the Hmeimim airbase and Tartous port on the coast, as ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Last week, Sudan reportedly rejected a Russian bid to establish a naval base in ...

The Russian Federation is launching large-scale disinformation operations targeting audiences across Africa, Latin America, and some European countries. — Ukrinform.

Satellite images of al-Qardabiyah air base on Nov 10 2023 (Maxar Technologies) “Russia has been using Libya as a strategic foothold to project power across the rest of the African continent ...

Russia hopes to reach an agreement with the Central African Republic on the deployment of a military base on its territory. According to the Russian Ambassador to Bangui, Alexander Bikantov, the ...

Africa Corps appears to have been given air power, too, with satellites spotting at least one Su-24 fighter-bomber at a Bamako air base in recent months. Moscow's notorious secret unit ...

Africa US–Russia flashpoint looms over Putin's plans for African naval base 'Moscow views Sudan, because of its strategic location, as a logical place to expand Russia’s footprint into Africa ...