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Russia Has a Plan for Libya—Another Qaddafi

Vladimir Putin is working to fill voids left around the world as Donald Trump puts America first.

A Libyan National Transitional Council fighter walks under a torn picture of Muammar Qaddafi in Sirte, in 2011.

Photographer: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images

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Russia has a new potential leader for Libya. His name is Qaddafi.

The former dictator’s son, Saif al-Islam, this month became the latest in a long line of Libyans to seek Moscow’s support as President Vladimir Putin steps up Russia’s role in the energy-rich North African state.

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Russia Has a Plan for Libya—Another Qaddafi