US State Department: Russia is using Libya as a base to destabilize the Sahel region
The US State Department expressed its concern about recent reports of Russian warships unloading military equipment in Libya.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller explained to the American Al-Hurra channel that the latest Russian move comes 5 years after the deployment of Russian mercenaries who contributed to destabilizing Libya and the entire region.
He added, “Russia has not hidden any of its ambitions regarding deepening its foothold in Libya, and is using it as a base to further destabilize the Sahel region.”
He went on to say, “Press reports indicate the presence of approximately 1,800 members of a Kremlin-backed force currently in Libya.”
He concluded by saying, “We will continue to respect Libyan sovereignty and the dialogue facilitated by the United Nations with the aim of uniting the country exclusively through political means.”
