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Putin Dealt Double Blow in Africa After Syria Retreat

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Sudan has rejected a Russian request to build a naval base on the Red Sea coast in Port Sudan .

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh said he would resist any efforts by Russia to strengthen its military presence in his country.

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has put Russia 's regional presence in jeopardy.

Russia is considering a partial withdrawal from Syria , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in Africa .