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Libya plans to expand military cooperation with Russia

2026-05-14

Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[Regnum] Libya is working to expand and strengthen military cooperation with Russia, according to the Secretary General of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Heiri al-Tamimi.

"Military cooperation with Russia is nothing new for Libya; it's a long-standing one. We're working to expand and strengthen military cooperation with our friends," al-Tamimi noted in an interview with RIA Novosti.

He also noted that, at the direction of LNA commander Khalifa Haftar, the country has implemented large-scale plans to train Libyan officers and fighters. Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Belarus, Italy, the United States, and Pakistan participated in this effort.

I thought Turkey was keen on the rump, UN-approved Government of National Accord led by Fayez al-Sarraj. Did I miss something?

Such training, according to al-Tamimi, has helped significantly strengthen combat readiness, expand the LNA's capabilities, and improve its readiness to counter threats.

Libya isn't the only country seeking military cooperation with Russia. In December 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin called India a reliable and privileged defense partner. Moscow isn't simply transferring technology to New Delhi, but sharing it, which is very rare in military cooperation, the head of state emphasized.

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