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Libya oil company: Russian mercenaries enter major oilfield

Libya oil company: Russian mercenaries enter major oilfield Reuters June 27, 2020 1:33 pm CAIRO (AP) — Russian and other foreign mercenaries have entered Libya’s largest oil field, the country’s National… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Libya calls for US, EU sanctions on Russian mercenaries, backers

Libya calls for US, EU sanctions on Russian mercenaries, backers Libya’s National Oil Corporation said foreign mercenaries forced their way into Sharara oilfield on Friday. 27 Jun 2020 The Sharara oilfield… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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#Russian businessman gave #USCongress a message that proved difficult to swallow

#Russian businessman gave #USCongress a message that proved difficult to swallow Louis Auge | June 22, 2020 The Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, also known as “Putin’s Chef”, for having catering contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian envoy blasts ‘fabricated’ allegations of Wagner Group’s presence in Libya

SITUATION IN LIBYA 9 Jun, 05:38 Russian envoy blasts ‘fabricated’ allegations of Wagner Group’s presence in Libya According to the envoy, military equipment that has long been operational in Libya is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Mercenaries are Flying in Libya. What Are They Doing?

The National Interest June 22, 2020 Topic: Security Region: Middle East Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: RussiaRussian MercenariesLibyaUSAFRICOMRussian Air Force Russian Mercenaries are Flying in Libya. What Are They Doing? USAFRICOM cited imagery that shows… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN report on Libya mercenaries ‘unfounded,’ says Russia

UN report on Libya mercenaries ‘unfounded,’ says Russia A Foreign Ministry official dismissed the findings of the report on Wagner Group’s operations in Libya and called for an investigation into why… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Use of Contracted Russian Fighter Jets in Libya Could Increase Civilian Casualties

U.S. Africa Command said these Russian aircraft are being used to support private military companies sponsored by the Russian government. “We know these fighters were not already in Libya and being… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“SOHR: 2,600 Mercenaries Returned from Libya to Syria”

“SOHR: 2,600 Mercenaries Returned from Libya to Syria” June 21, 2020 Print Email The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) indicated that the total number of Turkish-backed mercenaries who arrived in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US reveals new evidence of Russian aircraft activity in Libya

US reveals new evidence of Russian aircraft activity in Libya Pentagon releases photos of Russian warplanes in Libya, says Moscow’s support of Khalifa Haftar ‘increases the violence’ USAFRICOM releases satellite images… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Two Russians Got Caught Up in Libya’s War, Now an Action Movie

How Two Russians Got Caught Up in Libya’s War, Now an Action Movie The Russians, who said they were doing sociology research, were jailed on charges of political meddling. It’s the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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