The naval forces general staff, aligned with Haftar, has announced that the cruiser Varyag and the frigate Admiral Shaposhnikov -two Russian warships- arrived at the Tobruk Naval Base in eastern Libya for a working visit.
A ceremony was held on Sunday to welcome the Russian warships, and welcoming remarks were exchanged during this reception, as reported on the pro-Haftar general staff's Facebook page.
According to the same source, the visit aims to enhance collaboration and alignment between the two sides in the areas of training, maintenance, technical and logistical support. Additionally, the parties seek to facilitate the exchange of expertise and information, as well as to promote cooperation in maritime security.
The Military Information Division of Haftar's forces indicated that the visit by the Russian warships would span three days following a previous visit to Egypt.
In this context, 250 students and officers have been dispatched to undergo training at military academies in the Russian Federation, including 100 students and officers at Russian naval academies.
