The map shows Russia being able to strike targets as far as the US and Canada to the west, beyond the Far East, and as far as northern Africa to the ... once you are up into the thousands, it ...
So just how important is Russia's role in Africa now? It's clear Moscow sees its presence in Africa in very broad terms, building on ties from Soviet times. President Vladimir Putin has said ...
Analysts have said Russia curated a foothold in Africa during the Cold War, and has since tapped into anti-Western feeling to boost its influence. Rybar, a prominent Russian military blogging ...
The loss of military bases in Syria could seriously undermine the Kremlin's ability to conduct operations in Africa. It would weaken Russia's position in Libya and sub-Saharan Africa and call into ...