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With no embassy in Tripoli, Russian diplomats set up shop at Radisson hotel

The Russian ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin, pictured in 2017 while he was ambassador in Ramallah. © Mohammed Asad/APA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News

As a fervent supporter of Khalifa Haftar, Russia keeps a low profile in Tripoli. This does not stop Ambassador Aydar Aganin from meeting regularly with the Government of National Unity. [...]

Published on 13/02/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Libya
With no embassy in Tripoli, Russian diplomats set up shop at Radisson hotel

Spotlight | Libya
Moscow gains the upper hand over Washington in Libya

Libya
Dabaiba clan tightens grip on oil ministry

Spotlight | Libya
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Inner circles | Libya
Dabaiba turns to his inner circle to hold onto power

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Washington accepts continuing Turkish military presence in Libya

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