Consequently, the parties to today’s Libyan conflict hold no bias or resentment against Russia, unlike, for instance, the Syrian opposition. Thus, Haftar once again established himself as the key figure on the Libyan field. Moscow and the Field Marshal’s “Waterloo”When the LNA launched its Tripoli offensive in April 2019, Moscow intensified its involvement in Libyan affairs, gradually increasing its support for Haftar. Moreover, Haftar was not Russia’s only point of contact even within the East Libyan camp. In the final analysis, Russia has succeeded in beating both Cairo and Abu Dhabi in the game they played on the Libyan field and pushing them out of their central positions.

Source: Libya Today August 16, 2020 18:56 UTC