Article
Frederic Wehrey, Charles H. Johnson
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In The Media
Putin Is Deploying Mercenaries in Ukraine That Terrorized Libyans
The last time Russian forces tried to topple an internationally recognized government it was in a country far from Eastern Europe and on a far smaller scale than today’s war in Ukraine.
Published on Apr 18, 2022
About the Author
Frederic Wehrey
Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Frederic Wehrey is a senior fellow in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where his research focuses on governance, conflict, and security in Libya, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
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