Thursday, April 28, 2022

Impact of Putin's War on Russia's Relations with Libya and Sudan

 The Middle East Institute published on 25 April 2022 an analysis titled "How Has the Ukraine War Affected Ties with Libya and Sudan?" by Samuel Ramani, University of Oxford.

Engagement in Sudan and Libya by the mercenary Wagner Group and the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on food insecurity will likely increase tension between Russia and the civilian authorities in both countries.  Future relations with the military are more complicated.