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Khalifa Haftar has no Russian base but gets an airlift

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“Security, Moscow's way into Africa”

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Security, Moscow's way into Africa

Russia's influence on the continent is spreading in step with rising instability in many African countries and tensions between France and many of its former colonies. This trend is bolstered by the presence of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group close to Vladimir Putin. Its mercenaries have intervened in Libya and Mozambique and are now offering their services in West and Central Africa. Driven by the Kremlin, Russia's security breakthrough in Africa is also backed by the defence ministry, serving Moscow's geopolitical interests, and paving the way for Russia to move into other fields on the continent.

Khalifa Haftar's inability to conclude his offensive on Tripoli has incited his Russian ally to strengthen its logistical and military support for him. The Watiya air base has in no way come under Russian control, contrary to claims from some [...] (645 words)

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