Libya–Russia relations (Russian: Российско-ливийские отношения; Arabic: العلاقات الروسية الليبية) are the bilateral relations between the State of Libya and the Russian Federation. Russia has an embassy in Tripoli, with Libya having an embassy in Moscow.

Dec 12, 2024 · Russia has bolstered its military presence in Libya by incorporating the Wagner paramilitary forces into a broader strategy. Moscow aims to create a more open defense industry with the Libyan parties as part of a plan to destabilize the southern wing of NATO.

Feb 25, 2024 · At little cost to the Kremlin, Wagner has gained Russia financial, military and political influence across swaths of Libya and Africa.

Jan 2, 2025 · Russia’s relocation of troops and hardware to eastern Libya signals a strategic recalibration, with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar waiting in Cyrenaica, hedging his bets.

Dec 31, 2024 · For nearly a decade, the Hmeimim air base and Tartus naval facility on the Syrian coast have served both purposes. Now the conflict-riven North African nation of Libya is central to Russian...

5 days ago · The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has compelled the Kremlin to reassess its strategic objectives in the Mediterranean and Africa. With its foothold in Syria compromised, Russia is turning its attention to Libya as a potential new base of operations, experts suggest. At Khmeimim air base in Syria, two Antonov AN-124 cargo planes were seen with their nose cones open, preparing to ...

4 days ago · Economically, Russia recognizes Libya’s importance as a key player in the energy market, as the country possesses one of Africa’s largest oil reserves; making it a strategic target for leading Russian companies such as Gazprom and Rosneft, which seek to reclaim contracts worth billions that Russia had established during Gaddafi’s reign.

Dec 9, 2024 · Russia has strategically utilized Libya as a new location, taking advantage of governance issues and corruption. Satellite images, local investigations, and interviews reveal Russian forces...

Jun 24, 2024 · By backing Khalifa Haftar, Russia has leveraged private military contractors (PMCs) to exploit global distractions and Libya’s political disarray, cementing its presence in the Mediterranean and extending its reach into Sub-Saharan Africa.

Nov 5, 2023 · Russia is moving to expand its military presence in eastern Libya, a plan that could lead to a naval base, giving it a significant foothold on Europe’s southern doorstep.