One of the main topics of the discussion was the expanding presence of Russian forces in Libya. Moscow strengthens its military bases, utilizing the country's political instability and cooperation with local factions. As Magdalena El Ghamari emphasizes, this is part of the wider Kremlin strategy, which aims to control key migration routes and energy resources. At the same time, Russia intensifys arms shipments to Mali, supporting the government in its fight against rebel groups and seeking to weaken Western influence in the Sahel region.