Moscow has expanded operations at its hub in Libya, a launching point for activity in Africa and the Mediterranean, reports say.
Russia is diverting more resources to its newest Mediterranean hub as Moscow seeks to grow its influence and outcompete Western rivals in conflict-ravaged parts of North and West Africa, reports say.The independent Russian site Verstka, the All Eyes on Wagner project and the U.S.-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty have reported that at least 1,800 Russian soldiers and mercenaries have been deployed to Libya in recent weeks, seemingly expanding a project years in the making.
He told Newsweek, 'And I think what people who follow the issues around Wagner—and now Africa Corps—seem to be hypothesizing is that what was a more mercenary-based payment arrangement for Russian support is becoming more institutionalized and more formalized engagement between the eastern Libyan forces under Haftar and the Russian government.
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