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Libya remains key for Russia in Africa
Security expert Wolfgang Bestei stated that Russia continues to support the "Libyan National Army," led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. He considered that Libya represents a strategic priority for Moscow and serves as its military gateway into Africa. Bestei confirmed that Russia inherits its historical military role in Libya, as Haftar’s forces rely on equipment and pilots trained in Moscow. Russia also provides infantry forces and air defense systems based on Russian technology, although it lacks its own bases there. He explained that Russia’s objectives in Libya are related to enhancing its geopolitical and economic influence, especially since the country holds Africa’s largest oil reserves. Moscow seeks to undermine Western influence in the region, maintain relations with both sides of the conflict, and expand its military presence in North Africa.
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