On May 10, 2024, “All eyes on Wagner”, a research collective on Russian paramilitary activities, affirmed that Russia has strengthened its presence in Libya in recent months. “ Part of this military footprint is used to strengthen in Libya », Explains Jalel Harchaoui, specialist in this country.
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The All eyes on Wagner collective affirms, in a document published at the end of the week, that Russia is strengthening its presence in Libya in recent months.
According to the research group, Moscow has transferred nearly 2,000 fighters over the past three months, reflecting ” the importance of Libya as a hub for the Russians », writes All eyes on Wagner.
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Jalel Harchaoui, a specialist on Libya, notes that there are currently more Russian men and equipment in Libya. He mentions five recent deliveries of equipment by sea.
“ There is no longer the mercenary, clandestine side »
“ Today, there is free use of the port of Tobruk, so we see cargo ships leaving from Russian naval bases in Syria which are escorted by Russian navy frigateshe says at the microphone of Magali Lagrange. It’s really about the Russian armed forces, there is no longer the mercenary, clandestine, etc. side. And there is the human side, that is to say that the number of staff has increased. There are a large number of these people who are in southern Libya “.
Moscow will soon launch a political initiative, which will present Russia as a key mediator, a trusted interlocutor for all Libyan factions, including the Tripoli government.
Russia is combining its military assets with its diplomatic capital to strengthen its position even more… https://t.co/hgiTvcRs1x
— Jalel Harchaoui جلال حرشاوي (@JMJalel_H) May 10, 2024
Jalel Harchaoui explains: “ Part of this military footprint serves to strengthen itself in Libya and there is also this territorial continuity which allows Russia in Libya to help the Russian mission in Niger, and there is also a Russian mission which is growing. in Sudan. There are several operations that are carried out simultaneously, in a truly ultra-fast manner. And this speed must be contrasted with the nap side of Americans and Europeans. »