The New York Times reports Russia's reply to Khalifa Hartar's spokesman, Ahmed Mismari, who had asked for Russian help to free Libya from the influence of Turkey, Qatar, and especially Italy. La Stampa also heard from Lev Dengov, head of the contact group for intralibic dialogue.
"I do not think it is right to point the index towards any international actor involved in the stabilization process of Libya, since it plays a constructive role. We know very well that Italy is actively involved, builds hospitals and facilitates internal dialogue ". Russia does not want to go directly into Libya's internal affairs, Dengov argues, but believes it is necessary to proceed with elections and create a unified government for the nation. "We receive many requests for help from other countries. See Syria where there was a request from the legitimate government ", just so we intervene. The diplomat explains in this regard that Haftar's spokesman also indicated the need for radical measures to counter terrorism.
"In this regard, Moscow will welcome any cooperation effort between the Libyan National Army and the Tripoli Government, recognized by the international community". It is important to note that recently the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Tobruk Parliament, first and Haftar himself later, had accused Italian diplomacy of alleged violations of Libyan sovereignty. What I feel like saying to Italy is not to listen and to go forward in helping the Libyan population. What created discontent in Cyrenaica were the statements by Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone on the non-opportunity of holding political elections by 10 December, a date identified by Macron during the Libya summit held in Paris last May. This position caused a French-directed smear campaign, UN sources said. Perrone is right, says Dengov "to have elections, everyone's interests should be considered". I don't feel able to identify a right date, nor to say if the country is ready or not. At the same time I would like to remind you that in other regional situations, which have experienced turbulence, the vote has been postponed several times. Meanwhile they continue the work for the November conference in Sciacca, in which "the presence of Minister Lavrov is important given the role played by Russia in stabilizing the country". The prospects for development of the Russia-Italy cooperation on the Libyan dossier will be intensified, not only on the stabilization side but also on humanitarian aid and sustainable development. For migrants full support from Russia.