In the past decade, Russia has reinforced its posture in and around the Mediterranean—from the Levant to North Africa and, in multiple ways, vis-à-vis Turkey. Through its recent actions, Russia’s priorities in the region have revolved around four main axes: boosting its presence in the energy sector; deploying a permanent military force in Syria and fighting Islamist extremism; partnering with Turkey for Russia’s wider strategic goals; and making the Russian military presence in the region more efficient through a combination of small bases and military commuting.
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Marc Pierini: Russia’s posture in the Mediterranean
Russian Sukhoi Su-25 assault aircrafts release smoke in the colours of the Russian flag while flying over the Kremlin and Red Square in downtown Moscow on May 7, 2021, during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade.
