According to the report, Haftar discussed the arms deal with high profile Russian officials onboard the Russian aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, including the Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu. “In the past seven months, he has also met the Russian foreign and defence ministers to seek support and weapons.” The Times reported on Monday. “Russia sees Libya as a strategic country that it could use to secure its grip on the Mediterranean, after having a base in Syria.” Abu Haliga was cited by the Times as saying. That is why we need one more state for the Russian presence not only in Syria but also generally in the Middle East. It is complete chaos and you can always say that Russia helps to fight terrorism."

Source: Libya Observer January 17, 2017 17:52 UTC