Russia Makes Move on Libya Peace as Clashes Rage Near Tripoli
- Moscow steps up diplomacy with conflicting Libyan factions
- Haftar offensive ‘bargaining chip’ for Kremlin-backed leader
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Russia vowed to use “all available means” to try to broker peace in Libya as warlord Khalifa Haftar brushed aside U.S. warnings to press his military advance on the capital Tripoli.
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Russia is urging all sides “to avoid any actions that could provoke bloodshed and the death of civilians,” in a conference call with reporters on Monday.