Is
there a link between the latest developments in Libya, where the forces
supported by the Russians have decided to launch a major offensive against the
capital city, Tripoli, and the popular revolt in the streets of Algeria, where
a regime close to Moscow could end up by being replaced soon by another one,
this time more favourable to the European interests in the region?
North
Africa is far from being stable. And, on the other hand, it is a region of
great strategic interest for Europe, as well as for a country like Russia.
Russia wants to re-establish a strong presence in the shores of the
Mediterranean Sea. In addition, it is trying to encircle the EU as much as
possible, with the key objective of undermining the Union. A strong presence in
North Africa would give Moscow a lot of leverage.
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