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 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 ...

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.

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 loss of Russian bases in Syria will likely disrupt Russian logistics, resupply efforts, and Africa Corps rotations, particularly weakening Russia's operations and power projection in Libya ...

Russia's bases in Syria made it a major diplomatic player in the Middle East. The bases were also crucial for its activities in Africa.

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 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 ...

Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.