Libya–Russia relations
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Libya–Russia relations (
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History
Soviet era
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After the overthrow of
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Historically, the
1991–2011
In January 2007, Mustafa Tajouri was posted as the new Ambassador of Libya to the Russian Federation,[5] and he presented his credentials to Vladimir Putin on 13 April 2007.[6] In April 2008, Vladimir Putin visited Libya, which was the first visit by a Russian President to Libya.[7]
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Although Russia has criticized NATO's campaign in Libya, Dmitry Medvedev suggested that Colonel Gaddafi lost legitimacy and requested that he step down.[8] Nonetheless, Russia maintained a diplomatic presence in Tripoli with the Gaddafi government until September 2011 when Moscow switched recognition to the anti-Gaddafi National Transitional Council.
Vladimir Putin lashed out at the United States for killing Gaddafi and asked "They showed to the whole world how he (Gaddafi) was killed; there was blood all over. Is that what they call a democracy?"[9] Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Gaddafi should not have been killed, and added that his death should be investigated.[citation needed]
Russia had joined the arms sanctions against Libya, suspending all contracts for the supply of military hardware to the country in 2011 during the
Since 2011
In 2013, after the Russian embassy in Libya was attacked, all Russian diplomats and their families were evacuated. They were said to return after the present interim government of Libya can protect the Russian diplomats and embassy.[10]
In February 2015, after the outbreak the
In the early months of 2017, Russia increased its involvement in resolving the conflict in Libya, increasingly supporting the Tobruk-based House of Representatives rather than the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA[clarification needed]), which was founded in April 2015. The leader of the Libyan National Army, which is loyal to the House of Representatives, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, had visited Moscow several times throughout the previous year and in January 2017 was given a tour of the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, where he reportedly met with military officials and discussed weapons contracts.[16][17] In late February, the GNA prime minister of Libya, Fayez al-Sarraj said he wanted Russia to mediate talks between Marshal Haftar and his government.[18]
However, on 2 March 2017, talks took place in Moscow between Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, and a delegation from the GNA led by Vice Premier Ahmed Maiteeq and Foreign Minister Mohamed Taha Siala. They discussed the ongoing crisis in Libya and possible solutions, with the Russian side reportedly stressing the need for dialogue between the GNA and the House of Representatives. On the same day, Mohammed al-Dairi, the Tobruk government's foreign minister, said that he welcomed Russia's increasing interest in Libya. The talks were viewed by some analysts as an effort by the GNA to increase relations with Russia in response to its increasing ties with the House of Representatives.[19][20] Sergei Lavrov stated during the meeting that Russia is interested in helping Libya overcome the crisis and that it maintains contact with all Libyan factions.[21]
During the
On 3 July 2020, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed that Russia will open its embassy in Libya. However, stated that it will be temporarily based in Tunisia.[22]
References
- ^ For Russia, Libya Is a Land of Opportunity
- ^ Ambassador of the State of Libya to the Russian Federation Emhemed A.E. Almaghrawi visited the Institute of public administration and civil service RANEPA
- ^ Rodkiewicz, Witold. Russia on Libya: playing with chaos. Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich. Published 10 April 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Libya - Foreign Relations. Global Security. Retrieved 2 March 2017
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(help)[permanent dead link - ^ "Putin's visit 'historic and strategic'". Gulf News. 2008-04-18. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ "BBC News - G8: Libya's Gaddafi 'should go', say world leaders". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ "Putin slams U.S. on Gaddafi killing - Xinhua | English.news.cn". News.xinhuanet.com. 2011-12-15. Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ Interfax (2013-10-08). "Russian diplomats will return to Libya only after actual security measures are taken - official | Russia Beyond The Headlines". Rbth.ru. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- Al Monitor. Ayah Aman. Published 19 February 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- IB Times. Christopher Harress. Published 16 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ Ат-Тани: Ливия пересмотрит контракты, заключенные с РФ в 2008 году | Al-Thani: Libya will renew contracts signed with the RF in 2008. RIA Novosti. Published 14 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016. (in Russian)
- ^ Ливия просит РФ поддержать восстановление государственных институтов | Libya asks the RF to support the restoration of government institutions. RIA Novosti. Published 15 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016. (in Russian)
- ^ Патрушев и ливийский премьер обеспокоены влиянием террористов в Ливии | Patrushev and Libyan premier are disturbed by terrorist influence in Libya. RIA Novosti. Published 15 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2016. (in Russian)
- Al Monitor. Published 23 February 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Balzan, Jurgen. Europe courts Libyan strongman as Russia closes in. Malta Today. Published 9 February 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017
- ^ Libya's Seraj sees Russia as possible intermediary with eastern commander. Reuters. Published 19 February 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Pearson, John. Russia asserts growing ambitions in Middle East with Libya talks. The National. Published 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ Russia urges 'national dialogue' at Libya PM meeting. Yahoo News. Published 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- TASS. Published 2 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Russia to reopen embassy in Libya". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 3 July 2020.