The end of the 61-year Ba'ath regime in Syria and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has disrupted Russia's plans the most. Moscow, which has numerous troops, advanced air defense systems, and weapons at its bases in the country, has begun working on new alternatives outside of Syria. It is claimed that the new country Russia is expected to withdraw to has already been determined. RUSSIA IS MOVING FROM SYRIA TO LIBYAIt has been suggested that the Kremlin will transfer all of its military buildup in Syria to Libya. The claim comes from U.S. and Libyan officials, while Russia is positioned as the patron of the illegitimate armed forces leader Khalifa Haftar in Libya. Russia, which is trying to maintain its military presence in the Middle East, has not made any statements regarding the matter. AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS ARE BEING SENT TO HAFTER'S BASESOn the other hand, officials stated that Russian cargo planes are transporting air defense equipment from Syria to the bases controlled by Khalifa Haftar. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the equipment includes radars for the S-400 and S-300 missile defense systems. For years, Russia has protected Bashar al-Assad, and in return, it operates significant naval and air bases in Syria. The naval base in Tartus serves as the only supply and repair point for the Russian navy in the Mediterranean. SITUATION IN LIBYAIn Libya, which has the largest oil reserves in Africa, the era of Gaddafi ended with NATO's military intervention following the uprisings that began on February 17, 2011. However, stability has not been achieved in the country for 10 years. Khalifa Haftar, the leader of the illegitimate armed forces in eastern Libya, is taking control of more regions by force, while some European and regional countries support the coup leader.
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