On 12 October, Maxim A. Suchkov discussed in an article published with Al-Monitor the rumours circulating about the Russian strategy in Libya. The article comes after the publication on 8 October of a report by The Sun which claimed that Russia had deployed dozens of troops in the country. The author highlights that such rumours have been circulating for two years and reports Russia’s dismissals of the rumours. Such claims illustrate the concern from foreign powers such as the United-Kingdom regarding a potential Russian intervention in Libya following Russia’s involvment in Syria.Click here to read the article.
Rumours and concerns regarding Russia's strategy towards Libya