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Possible sanctions for violation of the arms embargo in Libya to be taken by the European Union in the framework of the existing sanctions regime on the Libyan conflict and will be aimed at individuals and businesses involved in the supply of weapons, said the representative of the German foreign Ministry Christopher Burger.
In mid-July, the leaders of Germany, France and Italy said it was ready to consider new sanctions for violation of the arms embargo in Libya.
Two migrants from Sudan, detained at sea and delivered to the Bank in the Libyan city of HOMS, killed, five injured in a shooting on the part of local authorities, according to the international organization for migration (IOM).
"Employees of the International organization for migration (IOM) in HOMS reported that the local authorities opened fire when workers tried to leave the place of landing," - said in a statement.
Despite the presence of the foundations for the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya, a clear implementation mechanisms not yet, said the foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh shoukry.
Shukri on Monday discussed the Libyan crisis with a colleague from Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan. The Egyptian Minister said at a joint press conference with Osama bin Farhan that during the meeting they discussed issues of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
US authorities may impose sanctions against the Marshal of the Libyan national army (LNA) Khalifa the Haftarot due to blocking of oil supplies, reports the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources.
According to unnamed us officials, Washington threatened the Haftarot sanctions over its refusal to resume its oil exports. However, as told the newspaper the European and the Libyan officials, which she did not name, first Marshal allegedly agreed to open the ports for export, but then changed his mind.
Ankara condemns Paris for threatening to impose sanctions against it, the statement of the President of France Emmanuel Makron are not important for Turkey, said the spokesperson of the Turkish foreign Ministry Hami Aksoy.
Previously, the macron has called for sanctions against those countries that violate the Maritime space of the European Union in the Eastern Mediterranean, and expressed full solidarity with Cyprus and Greece and blaming Turkey for the violation of their sovereignty. He also called for sanctions against the powers involved in the conflict in Libya because such measures, in his opinion, will help to achieve resolution of the situation.
The Egyptian Parliament gave to the head of state Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the right to use armed force in Libya — Cairo supports the General Haftarot, whose army controls Eastern part of the country. In response, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intensified assistance to the Government of national consensus Faiza Saraga in Tripoli. Brewing Turkish-Egyptian clash. Who will be able to reconcile the parties of the confrontation, understood to RIA Novosti.
General Khalifa Haftar and his Libyan national army (LNA) hold the towns of Sirte and al-Dzhufra where is located oil terminals, through which Europe takes the main export commodity of Libya — hydrocarbons. The national consensus government (NTC), headed by Faiz by Sarraj made an unsuccessful attempt to knock out power LNA. The situation changed after the intervention of Turkey.
The President of France Emmanuel macron called for sanctions against the powers involved in the conflict in Libya because such measures, in his opinion, will help to achieve resolution of the situation.
According to him, France will endeavour to further settlement of the conflict in Libya. The French leader also stressed that Europe should "carefully consider the topic of security in the Mediterranean".
Algeria supports the territorial integrity of Libya, the only way to solve the crisis is through political dialogue, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Algeria, Sabri Boukadoum.
"We came to a common opinion concerning the Libyan crisis - and there will be no military solution to this conflict. We confirmed the most important aspect - the unity of Libya and territorial integrity of Libya. The only way to resolve the crisis is through a political dialogue. You must respect the integrity and sovereignty of the Libyan state, it is necessary to use as the basis for political dialogue as the main principle (the settlement)," said Boukadoum at a briefing in Moscow after his talks with Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Deputy foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Vershinin and the representatives of the Ministry of defence discussed with the Turkish side early cessation of hostilities in Libya, says the Russian foreign Ministry.
The Russian interagency delegation led by Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Vershinin held with representatives of the defense Ministry of Russia held on 21-22 July in Ankara consultations with the leaders of the various Turkish ministries led by Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs of Turkey Sedata a Onal.
The decisions of the Berlin conference on Libya remain relevant, the ultimate goal of all efforts of the Libyan settlement should be the restoration of the sovereignty of this country, said Russian foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at press conference following talks with his Algerian counterpart Sabri Boukadoum.
"Algeria, and Russia comply with the agreements contained in the outcome documents of the Berlin conference. And as they were endorsed by the UN Security Council. It is clearly spelled out and specific steps and their sequence, and timing. We believe that it is still relevant", - said the Russian Minister.
While in Libya will be split, the outside players will try to influence the situation, to bet on one, then on another country's leadership, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
According to him, foreign players, especially from outside the region, did not care about the fate of the Libyan people, the fate of the Libyan state, they state simply destroyed. "They were betting on one of the Libyan parties in their geopolitical games, completely ignoring the opinion of the African Union and the attempts of the African Union to normalize the situation," said Lavrov after talks with Algerian counterpart in Moscow, adding that "it was criminal conduct NATO colleagues."
The tribes of Libya asked Egypt to intervene in the situation in the country due to the lack of choice on Turkey, said to RIA Novosti, the Ambassador of the Libyan Parliament in the East of the country in EU, UK, USA and African Union Aref Ali Nayed.
On Monday, the deputies of the Egyptian Parliament has unanimously approved sending the military potential of the country to perform combat missions outside Egypt in the West. According to the Egyptian Constitution, the President can declare war or to send Egyptian troops to perform combat missions outside the country after obtaining the consent of Parliament.
The European Union considers dangerous threats of military intervention in the Libyan conflict and calls for an end to "calls to action" on the part of the regional force, said in a Tuesday written statement of the representative of the foreign service of the EU.
"Calls to action on the part of regional players in the Libyan conflict must cease. Threats to resort to military intervention threat," - said in a statement.
The Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed by telephone the situation in Libya with Egyptian counterpart Sameh shoukry.
"The Ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East and North Africa with emphasis on the crisis in Libya. Both sides have confirmed the lack of settlement of the situation in the country through negotiations with the participation of all Libyan parties to implement the decisions of the Berlin conference, adopted a resolution to 2510 of the UN security Council. Highlighted the importance of the "Cairo Declaration" of 6 June
The Egyptian Parliament on Monday unanimously approved sending the military potential of the country to perform combat missions outside Egypt, told state television the country.
"The Parliament has unanimously approved sending members of the armed forces of Egypt to perform combat missions outside the country to protect national security at the strategic Arab world against the armed gangs and foreign terrorists," - said gostv.
The President of Algeria Abdelmajid Tebben said in an interview with local media that the weapons of Libyan tribes may lead to the fact that the situation in Libya will resemble what is happening in Somalia.
Tebben noted that the military solution to the Libyan crisis "will not solve any problems", it is preferable to engage in dialogue to discuss the way out of the situation.
The staff of the Fund for the protection of national values, the Russians Maxim Shugaley and Samer Swapan, tried to control the West of Libya the national consensus Government (NTC) of Turkey, not been in touch, told RIA Novosti the head of PSNC, a member of the Public chamber of the Russian Federation Alexander Malkevich.
Sunday broadcasting from Dubai TV channel Al-Hadath, citing its sources said that the NTC allegedly gave Shugaley and Safana Turkey. Charge d'affaires of Russia in Libya Dzhamshed Boltaev told RIA Novosti that the Libyan side has not yet confirmed information about the release of the Russians, the Russian foreign Ministry also confirmed to Agency this information.
Egypt stands against political and military interference of Turkey in the Affairs of Arab countries on Saturday said the official representative of the foreign Ministry of Egypt.
According to the statement of the speaker of the foreign Ministry, foreign Ministry is "surprised by the statements of some Turkish officials about the illegitimacy of the call of the authorities in the East of Libya to Egypt's support in countering extremism and terrorism".
The Russian foreign Ministry has received written assurances from the Government of national consensus (NTC) of Libya, which controls Tripoli, the problem with the release of the Russians Maxim Shugaley and Samir Safana from the Libyan prison will be resolved in the near future, said the official representative of the foreign Ministry of Russia Maria Zakharova.
The diplomat recalled that the Russian foreign Ministry has included in this work immediately after receiving through informal channels late information about the illegal arrest of the Russians in Tripoli in may 2019. "He sent the relevant signals to the national consensus Government through its Embassy in Moscow. In nainom key regularly bring the subject up at the meetings with representatives of the Tripoli authorities, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of M. A. S. Shugaley and Safana," - said Zakharov. In particular, according to her, the demand was put forward by Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Deputy Chairman of the NTC, Ahmed Mitiga and foreign Minister Mohammad Siala during their reception in Moscow in June.
Egypt's action in Libya to assist the head of the Libyan national army, the Caliph Haftarot illegal, said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to the journalists on Friday.
In late June, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that his country is ready to help the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
Thing to direct confrontation of Turkish and Egyptian soldiers in Libya, apparently, will not come, said to RIA Novosti, living in Ankara, the expert of the Russian Council on international Affairs Timur Akhmetov.
In late June, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that his country is ready to help the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
Egypt, in the case of its troops in Libya, quickly change into her military situation, on Thursday at a meeting with representatives of the Libyan tribes, said the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the video of the meeting was circulated by the press service of the President.
The head of Egypt on Thursday in Cairo met with sheikhs and elders of Libyan tribes. The meeting was held in the framework of the conference entitled "Egypt and Libya: one people and one destiny".
Russia calls on the parties to the conflict in Libya to prevent a new round of escalation and immediate ceasefire, said on Thursday the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
As the diplomat noted, the situation on the ground remains tense, and according to some, "the warring Libyan sides just took a break to regroup for the resumption of the armed confrontation".
The lack of lasting peace in Libya may lead to further destruction of socio-economic infrastructure in the country, also increasing the risk of further internationalization of the Libyan conflict, said Thursday the official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
"It is fraught with new victims among the population, further destruction of economic and social infrastructure, the threat and further internationalization of the conflict", - said Zakharov, Recalling the recent decision of the house of representatives (Parliament of Libya, ruling in the East) to authorize the participation of the armed forces of Egypt in the Libyan conflict.
In the European Union there is no alternative to political settlement of the conflict in Libya on the basis of the Berlin conference, said the representative of the European Commission at a press conference in Brussels, answering the request of journalists to comment on the appeal of the Parliament of Eastern Libya to Egypt to support the struggle against the "foreign interference".
"Yesterday a meeting of the Council of Ministers of foreign Affairs, on which, in particular, discussed the situation in Libya... it said that the situation remains difficult, ongoing violations of the arms embargo, we intend to strengthen the sanctions regime to the UN resolution implemented. Josep Borrell made it clear that the only possible solution is a political process on the basis of the Berlin conference", - said the representative of the European Commission.
The allegations of the presence of Russian mercenaries in Libya is false, accusations against Russia are groundless and not backed by facts, said to RIA Novosti chargé d'affaires of the Russian Federation in Libya Dzhamshed Boltaev.
"The Russian state does not support or encourage the mercenary. This was stated by President (Vladimir) Putin. If there are Russian citizens who by fate or else they were in Libya or somewhere else, it means that they have taken some steps, they are paid money for it, but they violate Russian legislation," - said Boltaev.
Charge d'affaires of the Russian Federation in Libya Dzhamshed Boltaev will liaise with all parties to the Libyan conflict.
"Yes, of course, and I'm ready to ride and communicate with the authorities of the national consensus Government and authorities in the East of the country," said Boltaev RIA Novosti.
The intervention of the Egyptian army in Libyan conflict can help Libya to restore the statehood, however, should seek a political resolution of the situation, said RIA Novosti, first Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on international Affairs Vladimir Jabbarov.
The house of representatives of Libya, the Parliament in the East – allowed the Egyptian armed forces to intervene in the Libyan conflict, follows from her statement.
The house of representatives of Libya, the Parliament in the East – allowed the Egyptian armed forces to intervene in the Libyan conflict, follows from her statement.
In late June, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that his country is ready to help the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
The Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed by telephone with U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo resolving conflicts in Libya, Syria and Afghanistan, said the Russian foreign Ministry.
The conversation took place on the initiative of the American side.
The head of the EU foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday agreed to work to ensure the full effectiveness of the operation IRINI for monitoring the embargo on arms supplies to Libya, said at a press conference, EU high representative for foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell.
The European Union on 31 March launched a new naval mission IRINI control over compliance with the UN embargo on arms supplies to Libya. According to the EU statement, the new military mission to thwart the smuggling of weapons and natural resources of Libya. For the tracing of illicit weapons across land borders and by air, the EU uses satellites and aircraft observations. The mandate of the mission IRINI will run until 31 March 2021. The EU hopes that an end to illegal arms supplies to conflict parties in Libya, will contribute to the achievement of the truce. In early June, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing for a year the embargo on arms supplies to Libya.
Units of the Libyan national army led by Khalifa the Haftarot should move away from Sirte and Jury, otherwise against them will be initiated the military operation, said the foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu.
In Libya, the confrontation between the national consensus Government (NTC) Fayeza Zarraga, which controls Tripoli and areas to the West of the country, and the LDF under the command of Marshal Khalifa Haftorah, which cooperates with sitting on the East by the Parliament. The NTC supports Turkey, and LNA - Egypt.
The Libyan national oil company (NOC) again declares force majeure on oil supplies due to the blockade of exports, according to a release from the company.
"The Libyan national oil company (NOC) ... condemns the renewed blockade on the export of Libyan oil... NOC is forced to declare force majeure on all oil exports from Libya," - said in a release.
All parties to the conflict in Libya are interested in the mediation of Algeria as the only state which remained neutral in the inter-Libyan conflict, said at a press conference the Minister for foreign Affairs of Algeria Sabri Boukadoum.
"All sides in Libya need the mediation of Algeria. Since we are the only state that did not send arms and mercenaries to Libya. We sent only a message of hope in the name of political solution," said Boukadoum.
Russia is not interested to any country in the Middle East repeat the fate of Libya, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
During an online session, "Primako readings" the foreign Minister noted that Russia is not interested in the fact that loggerheads of various States in the region, to thereby obtain a pretext and an occasion to continue and sometimes even increase their military presence.
The special representative of the President of Russia on the Middle East and Africa, Deputy foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, discussed with Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali prospects of settlement of the Palestinian problem and finding a solution to the conflict in Libya, said the foreign Ministry.
Bogdanov took Jalali on July 9 at his request.
The dissemination of false information on military intervention of Russia in the Libyan conflict, the acting special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Turco Williams is unacceptable, said Russia's permanent representative at the organization Vassily Nebenzia at the meeting of the UN security Council on the situation in Libya.
"Mr. President, today we once again heard allegations of military involvement of our country in Libya. We have stated repeatedly that in the zone of hostilities in Libya there are no Russian soldier. As there is no any reliable data about Russian citizens who have participated in armed clashes in Libya," - said Nebenzia.
Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia called on the UN Secretary-General antónio Guterres not to delay the appointment of a new special representative for Libya.
According to the Ambassador, the situation in Libya is further compounded by the resignation of the former special representative of the UN Secretary General Hassan Salaam. "The place of the special representative of the Secretary General on Libya remained vacant for four months. This situation undermines efforts for a peaceful settlement in Libya," - said Nebenzia at the meeting of the UN security Council.
Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas said that the violators of the arms embargo against Libya are threatening targeted sanctions.
"While the whole world closed its borders and was placed in isolation, ships, planes and trucks loaded with weapons and mercenaries have continued to arrive in the Libyan city. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to stop this cynical nonsense," said Maas at a meeting of the UN security Council.
The UN mission to support Libya (UNSMIL) is making efforts to de-escalate in the country, including in order to create a possible demilitarized zone, said at a meeting of the UN security Council, NATO Secretary-General antónio Guterres.
According to him, should be used all the possibilities to overcome the political impasse.
The level of foreign intervention in the conflict in Libya has reached an unprecedented level, he said at a meeting of the UN security Council, NATO Secretary-General antónio Guterres.
"The conflict has entered a new phase of foreign intervention is reaching unprecedented levels, including the delivery of high-tech equipment and the number of mercenaries involved in the fighting," said Guterres.
Russia expects the UN to be more active within Libyan settlement, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"With regard to the role of the UN and the need for its revitalization, Yes, we want the UN's role was more active. Unfortunately, I think soon it will be six months as special representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan salamé, shortly after the Berlin conference, resigned, and still the UN Secretary-General Mr. (Antonio) Guterres cannot appoint a replacement to Mr Salaam," said Lavrov after talks with foreign Ministers of the Troika of the African Union (DRC, Egypt, South Africa) format video.
The Libyan national army (LNA) will not allow you to use the period of political settlement of attracting a large number of weapons and mercenaries to Libya, said the head of the LDF Khalifa Haftar.
According to the commander of the LDF, Libya "is a serious threat that her present and future is Turkish colonialism".
The international criminal court (ICC) agreed to send a team to investigate the actions of the Libyan national army (LNA) Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot in the city of Tarhuna and the Libyan capital Tripoli, said the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the national consensus Government (NTC) of Libya.
In late June, the head of the ruling NTC in Tripoli Fayez Sarraj urged the ICC to immediately send to Libya a team of experts to investigate the actions of the LNA. Earlier, the NTC claimed that Tarragon, the control of which it had established after leaving the town, the Libyan national army Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot, allegedly discovered mass graves.
Special representative of Russian President for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov discussed with the Turkish Ambassador in Moscow, Mehmet Samsar the situation in Libya, according to the Russian depodesta.
"During the meeting focused on the current military-political situation in Libya. It reaffirmed the need to consolidate international efforts in the interests of the translation mezhliviysky the conflict towards a negotiated settlement under UN auspices in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin summit on Libya on 19 January and 2510 resolution of the UN security Council," - said in a statement posted on the Ministry's website.
The speaker of the Libyan Parliament akila Saleh said in an interview with RIA Novosti that he discussed during his visit to Moscow whether in Eastern Libya to dialogue with the national consensus Government (NTC), based in Tripoli, and whether to wait for the arrival in Russia of the commander of the Libyan national army (LNA) Khalifa the Haftarot. He also said, what are the prospects for the return of Libya to the agreements OPEC and OPEC , explained how the revenues should be shared from the Libyan oil, and appreciated the role of Russia, USA, Turkey and other powers in the North African country.
Ruling in the East Libyan Parliament does not recognize the national consensus Government (NTC) is legitimate but can meet him at the peace conference, said in an interview with RIA Novosti, the speaker of Parliament akila Saleh.
The Parliament supports the Libyan national army (LNA) under the leadership of Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot.
The speaker's ruling in Eastern Libya the house of representatives (Parliament) of akila Saleh said in an interview with RIA Novosti that the head of the Libyan national army (LNA) Khalifa Haftar is in constant contact with the Russian side.
"Marshal (Khalifa Haftar) was in Russia in late may. With him, the Russian side is in constant contact, he will come to Moscow as soon as in need," said Saleh after his talks in Moscow with foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko.
The speaker's ruling in Eastern Libya the house of representatives (Parliament) of akila Saleh said that a military solution to the crisis in the country does not exist, and welcomed the mediation of the Russian Federation in the settlement.
"Confirm to you that a military solution to the crisis in Libya is missing," said Saleh at a meeting with Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.
The speaker's ruling in Eastern Libya the house of representatives (Parliament) of akila Saleh said that the national consensus government of Libya, headed by Fitom Barragem Shirtshe violates the agreement under which the powers of the NTC was limited to one year with possible extension for another year, but "the time has long expired".
"The international community recognizes as legitimate authority, which is not selected, which violates the political agreement concluded in Skhirat in 2015. In the result the agreement was formed a presidential Council and a national consensus government, which failed to meet the requirements that were originally laid," said Saleh at a meeting with Federation Council speaker Valentina Matviyenko.
The Minister of defence of Turkey, Hulusi Akar and chief of staff of the armed forces Yasar Guler arrived with an unannounced visit to Libya, Anadolu Agency reports.
"Akar and Guler arrived in Libya to review the activities related to the inmates earlier statements," - said the Agency.
"Cairo initiative" to resolve in Libya can be the basis for beginning mezhliviysky dialogue, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.
"We also drew attention to the document which was called the "Cairo Declaration" that was announced President of Egypt, Mr (Abdel Fattah) al-Sisi on June 6 during your stay in Egypt. And we believe that this initiative of Cairo fits into the framework of the international conference on Libya in Berlin and could be the basis of mezhliviysky discussions on the implementation of your initiative", - said Lavrov at the meeting with the speaker of ruling Libya in the East of the house of representatives (Parliament) Aquila Saleh.
The US government and the representatives of the Libyan national army (LNA) has held 1 July virtual meeting to discuss the issue of demobilization of the militias in Libya, the press service of the state Department.
"The situation in the war zone and progress in negotiations "5 5" with the assistance of the United Nations created a new opportunity and imperative to address issues associated with the militias across Libya. In accordance with the policy of active neutrality of the United States on Libya this meeting should contact the U.S. militia with representatives of the Government of national unity last week", - stated in the message Department.
The Libyan national army (LNA), under the command of Khalifa the Haftarot during the talks, assured U.S. commitment to dialogue under the UN auspices, both sides confirmed their intention to work towards de-escalation of the conflict in Libya, according to the state Department.
On the eve of the USA and representatives of the LNA held a virtual meeting to discuss the issue of demobilization of the militias in Libya.
The speaker's ruling in Eastern Libya the house of representatives (Parliament) of akila Saleh paid a visit to Moscow, told RIA Novosti the official representative of the meeting Abdullah Bilhac.
According to Bilhana traveling Saleh, accompanied by the Minister of foreign Affairs of the government in the East of the country.
Libyan tribes completely transferred the control over the oil fields and ports to the Parliament for the East of the country and the Libyan national army (LNA) led by a Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot, said RIA Novosti Deputy Chairman of the LDF supports the Supreme Council of sheikhs and tribal elders of Libya al-Senussi al-Khaliq.
"On Monday we gave the oil fields and ports are under the responsibility of the Parliament (led by Aquila Saleh - ed.) and the LDF, they can at any time to unlock them," said al-Khaliq.
Libyan tribes advocated that Russia has played a more significant role in resolving the conflict in Libya, said RIA Novosti Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of sheikhs and elders of the tribes of Libya, which supports the Libyan national army (LNA), as-Senussi al-Khaliq.
Russia plays a significant role in resolving the Libyan crisis, acting as a mediator and trying to maintain relations with all parties to the conflict.
The Libyan national army (LNA) Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot holds the power of the national consensus Government (NTC) of Libya, 50 km from Sirte, told RIA Novosti the official representative of the LNA Ahmed al-Mismari.
According to the representative of the LDF, the parts of the Haftarah after the withdrawal from Tripoli and redeployment managed to repel "a massive, large attack of the NTC in Sirte".
The foreign Minister of Italy Luigi Di Maio made the growing influence of various countries during the civil conflict in Libya, but rejected the possibility that this crisis towards Syria.
According to him, naval EU operation Irini in the Mediterranean "will serve to strengthen the embargo" on arms supplies to Libya.
Sitting in the East of Libya in Tobruk, the Parliament supports the idea of equitable distribution of oil revenues among all cities and areas of Libya, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Deputy speaker of the Parliament of Ahmed Homa.
In addition, according to him, the Parliament supports the requirement for all representatives of Libya "to be real partners in the distribution of oil revenues".
Libya appreciates and supports the efforts of Russia aimed at the settlement of the Libyan problem, told RIA Novosti Vice-speaker of the ruling in Eastern Libya Parliament of Ahmed Homa.
"We appreciate and support the efforts of Russia, Russia has not left Libya and is really made on her side, really and truly, to Libya took its former place among other countries. Russia did not put pressure on the Libyans, as was their support in the fight against terrorism and the groups outside the law," said Homa.
While the West is diligently looking for — and even supposedly finds — evidence of Russia's participation in the war in Libya on the side of the Libyan national army (LNA), is becoming increasingly likely intervention in the conflict there very different country.
Egypt receives considerable support for its plans to train and arm the Libyan tribes. Last week Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that "if the Libyan people will be asked to intervene, Cairo will help." After a few days the head of the Libyan Parliament, sitting in the East of the country (controlled just LNA), said that an appeal to the Egyptian authorities could follow if the troops of the national consensus Government (NTC) captured the city of Sirte and the province Dzhufra, and then move on to the East.
The head of the ruling from Tripoli national consensus Government of Libya (NTC) Fayez Sarraj called on the international criminal court (ICC) to immediately send to Libya a team of experts to investigate the actions of the Libyan national army (LNA) Khalifa Haftorah, the message says Zarraga to the court.
The text of the letter released at the press conference, which was broadcast on Libyan TV channel "Libya al-Ahrar", the official spokesman of the NTC, Mohammed al-Kablawi.
The head of the ruling in Tripoli, the national consensus Government (NTC) of Libya Fayez Sarraj and Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conti agreed to establish a Committee to monitor the return of Italian companies in Libya, said the Libyan TV channel "Libya al-Ahrar" after the talks.
As noted, the channel, Sarraj and Conti "agreed to form a Committee to monitor the return of Italian companies to resume their activities in Libya and the continued participation of Italy in the demining process".
The African Union understands the motives of Egypt, has announced its readiness to train and arm the Libyan tribes, said to RIA Novosti, the Commissioner of the African Union (AU) on peace and security Smail Shergi.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi previously stated that Egypt is ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
The African Union intends to send military and civilian observers to Libya after the warring parties agree on cease-fire, said to RIA Novosti, the African Union Commissioner for peace and security Smail Shergi.
"When we sign a cease-fire, after that, I think we will have to send military and civilian observers. If we reach a peace agreement, in the future we will need all the help possible, in the sector of military security," said Shergi.
Germany, France and Italy call on all parties to the conflict in Libya immediately and unconditionally cease hostilities, said in a joint statement, the Ministers of the three European countries.
Berlin, Paris and Rome also urged "all foreign participants to stop any interference, and to comply fully with the embargo on weapons imposed by the security Council of the United Nations". The authors support the early conclusion of negotiations in the military Committee 5 5 under the auspices of UNSMIL and the signing of a "long-term and credible cease-fire."
The Libyan national army (LNA) under the leadership of Marshal Khalifa Haftorah continues the fight against terrorism, but at the same time intends to participate in the political process, said the General staff of the LNA.
The LDF reminded that the recent redeployment of their forces is a reaction to the demands of partners and the calls of the international community to start a political process. "We absolutely intend (to the political process – ed.) that will lead to a permanent peace settlement on the basis of the principles of our people, first and foremost, ensure the unity of Libya and its territorial integrity", - said in a statement.
The military of the Libyan national army (LNA) undercover aircraft have started patrolling in the area of oil fields in the East, told RIA Novosti press-Secretary of the guard of protection of oil installations Ibrahim al-Faidi.
The "oil Crescent" referred oil fields on the Libyan coastline in the Eastern part of the country from the city of Tobruk to es-Cider.
The Minister of foreign Affairs and international cooperation of the UAE Abdullah bin Zaid al Nahyan during a telephone conversation with the head of the foreign service of the EU, Josep Borrell criticized the role of Turkey in Libya.
"The role of Turkey in its current performance in the Arab world are not welcome, if Turkey continues in the same spirit, the consequences would be disastrous," - said on Thursday al Nahyan, quoted by Emirati news Agency WAM. He stressed the need for unity of the international community to achieve mezhliviysky agreement, noting the efforts of Egypt to stabilize the situation in Libya.
Special envoy of the Russian President for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov discussed with the Turkish Ambassador in Moscow, Mehmet Samsar, the situation in and around Libya, says the Russian foreign Ministry.
Bogdanov took Samsara at his request on June 25.
Libyans officially asked Egypt to intervene in Libya if loyal to the Government of national unity (PNC), headed by Fitom Barragem forces captured the city of Sirte and the province Dzhufra and move further East, said the Agency MENA, the head of which sits in Eastern Libya house of representatives akila Saleh.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi previously stated that Egypt is ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
Turkish foreign Minister replied to the President of France on the word about the "brain death" to NATO about the incident off the coast of Libya and about the "dangerous game" being waged by Turkey in Libya.
The President of France Emmanuel macron said that the incident between the frigates Turkey and France off the coast of Libya is a demonstration of "brain death" of NATO. The French leader also harshly criticized Turkey's actions in Libya, calling them "dangerous game."
The report of the UN expert group on "Russian military presence" in Libya based on dubious sources, Moscow demands from the UN Secretariat to investigate leaks to the media of a confidential document, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Director of the Department of international organizations Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Pyotr Ilyich.
Earlier in the Western media there were publications about the confidential report of group of experts alleging that employees of PMCs "Wagner", as well as some other companies are present in Libya and support the forces of the Khalifa the Haftarot.
The parties to the conflict in Libya must immediately stop the fire, said the foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov.
As the Minister said, the military superiority of one side over another in the conflict in Libya in recent years every time a temporary nature, has always come the response, the situation on earth changed, and depending on who was advancing and who was retreating, the retreating side was ready to negotiate, but the coming was not inclined to. "And it is already understood long time ago," the Minister told reporters after talks with foreign Ministers of China and India.
The rumors about the presence in Libya "Russian mercenaries" based on unreliable information, many of the data clearly rigged, while Moscow has information that Libya is foreign military personnel from other countries, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Director of the Department of international organizations Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia Pyotr Ilyich.
Earlier in the Western media there were publications about the confidential report of group of experts alleging that employees of PMCs "Wagner", as well as some other companies are present in Libya and support the forces of the Khalifa the Haftarot.
Moscow considers the biased approach of the UN experts in monitoring the arms embargo against Libya, the question of independent monitoring is not, said in an interview with RIA Novosti Director of the Department of international organizations Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia Pyotr Ilyich.
The diplomat recalled that when the sanctions Committee of the UN security Council 1970 on Libya has had a team of experts and is empowered to carry out, inter alia, the monitoring of violations of the arms embargo.
Damascus welcomes the ceasefire in Libya and expresses its support for the Libyan national army led by Khalifa the Haftarot, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Syria Walid Muallem.
"We support the termination in Libya. We support the LDF led by Khalifa the Haftarot and the government in Eastern Libya," - said Muallem.
Egypt Libya threatened war if the shared border there is a terrorist threat. At the same time, Cairo called on the Libyan factions to stop the confrontation and to sit down at the negotiating table. There was a lull. But not because of threats and peace initiatives of the Egyptians, and because of renewed Russo-Turkish negotiations. Is there a way out of the Libyan deadlock, understood to RIA Novosti.
"Egypt and Libya is one country. We have common interests, common security and stability. If the Libyan people will be asked to intervene, Cairo will help. The invasion of Egypt in Libya will protect the shared border from terrorists. This goal gives our actions international legitimacy. You need to end the bloodshed," said Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after the inspection units of the national army stationed at the border.
Libya is now less in need of escalation of hostilities and the increase of foreign military presence, said at a briefing the official representative of the UN Secretary General Stefan Dujarric, answering the question, will worsen the situation in the country, the military intervention of Egypt in Libya.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi giving political support to the commander of the Libyan national army (LNA) the Caliph Haftarot, said on Saturday, speaking at a military base in the town of Sidi Barrani close to the border with Libya, which Cairo is ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra. The LDF Haftorah welcomed the announced al-Sisi's ideas about helping the Libyans.
Riyadh supports a peaceful settlement in Libya without foreign intervention, said Monday the foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan in a telephone conversation with the foreign Minister of the provisional government of East Libya, serving in Benghazi and of collaborating with the Libyan national army (LNA) Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot.
"The Minister of foreign Affairs and international cooperation of the Libyan government, Abdul Hadi Ibrahim al-Huwaidi discussed with the Minister of foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan al Saud recent developments on the Libyan scene, during a conversation, the Saudi Minister stressed the interest of the Kingdom's security, stability and unity of Libya and support all peaceful efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, in accordance with the Cairo Declaration and the results of the Berlin conference that they were far from foreign interference," - said in a statement released in the Libyan media of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the provisional government of Libya.
Instability in Libya "clearly" has assumed a regional dimension, it is necessary nastojatelnee seek a solution to the conflict, said the representative of the German foreign Ministry Christopher Burger.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, speaking at a military base in the town of Sidi Barrani close to the border with Libya, which Cairo is ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
The European Union supports the complete stop of hostilities in Libya and urged all foreign state, in relation to the conflict to facilitate Descalzi of conflict in the country and the resumption of negotiations under UN auspices.
"No one is interested in escalation in the region... We are very concerned about this. It is urgent to reduce tension, foreign forces involved in this matter should work to reduce tensions, not aggravate the situation", - told reporters the representative of the EC Peter Stano, responding to a question about recent statements of the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, including a proposal for military assistance to the Libyan tribes.
Members of the international Committee on Libya will be discussed at the meeting in video format, which will be held on Monday, the latest events in the country and negotiations of the parties with the aim of achieving a permanent ceasefire, told RIA Novosti the representative of the UN mission to support Libya (UNSMIL) Jean Alam.
Earlier, the League of Arab States (LAS) has said it will hold on Monday a meeting of the international Committee on Libya, a decision which was made at a conference in Berlin on January 19.
The Council of national security of the United States urged the Libyan parties to the conflict to continue negotiations and to stop fighting.
In Libya, the confrontation between the national consensus Government (NTC) Fayeza Zarraga, which controls Tripoli and areas to the West of the country, and the Libyan national army (LNA), under the command of Khalifa Haftorah, which cooperates with sitting on the East by the Parliament. The NTC supports Turkey, and LNA – Egypt.
The national consensus government of Libya (NTC), which sits in the capital Tripoli, rejected the announced Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ideas about helping the Libyans, and said that Saturday's speech, al-Sisi is tantamount to Declaration of war.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, speaking at a military base in the town of Sidi Barrani close to the border with Libya, that Egypt stands ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. The President also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, located about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt, and the province Dzhufra.
The speaker sits in the East Libyan Parliament akila Saleh said that he welcomes the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ideas about helping the Libyans.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, speaking at a military base in the town of Sidi Barrani close to the border with Libya, that Egypt stands ready to assist the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming the tribes.
The statements Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that the direct intervention of Egypt in Libya have a legitimacy not mean the beginning of such action, said RIA Novosti interviewed experts.
Al-Sisi said on Saturday at a military base in the town of Sidi Barrani close to the border with Libya that Egypt is ready to help the Libyan tribes in the fight against foreign intervention, training and arming them. He also said that any direct interference of Egypt in Libya now has the legitimacy under international law. According to him, the "red line" for the advance of troops is the city of Sirte, about 900 kilometers from the border with Egypt and the province Dzhufra.
The state Minister of foreign Affairs of the UAE Anwar Gargash criticised the commander of the Libyan national army, Marshal Khalifa Haftorah, which previously Emirates supported by unilateral decision.
On this, as reported by the TV channel "al Jazeera", the Minister said during a video conference.
A delegation consisting of the foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, Minister of Finance and Treasury Berat of Albayrak, head of the national intelligence organization, Hakan Fidan, as well as Advisor to Turkish President Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tripoli, said the Ministry.
Ankara, cooperating with the NTC of Libya, not announced the visit of its delegation to the country.
The EU is concerned by reports of the discovery of eight mass graves near the town of Tarhuna in the West of Libya, said in published on Tuesday a statement the foreign service of the EU.
"The EU reminds all parties to the conflict in Libya of their obligations to protect civilians and infrastructure in accordance with international humanitarian law", - stated in the message.
Russia and Turkey have fundamental differences on Libya, the postponement of the visit of foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Istanbul is associated with the need for more thorough technical study of the further steps, said the Turkish foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday.
Earlier, the Russian foreign Ministry said that Lavrov and defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Sunday, will arrive in Turkey at the head of the Russian interdepartmental delegation for consultations on regional issues. However, it was later announced the postponement of the visit.
Pope Francis expressed concern over the situation in Libya and called for a resumption of the search for ways to achieve peace, stability and the unity of this country.
He called on international organizations and those who bear political and military responsibility for the situation in Libya, determined to resume the search for "ways to end violence, which will lead to peace, stability and unity of the country."
Turkey is preparing for the establishment of two permanent military bases in Libya, the newspaper Yeni Safak, citing military sources.
It is noted that the national consensus Government of Libya is considering granting Turkey the base of the al-Vatiya where Ankara plans to deploy air defense systems and combat drones. Second base can be created in the port of Misrata, which will be deployed ships of the Turkish Navy.
US checks reports about the allegedly held the visit of the commander of the Libyan national army, Khalifa the Haftarot in the Venezuelan capital Caracas last week, said the U.S. assistant Secretary of state David Schenker.
As reports Reuters, the state Department official on video conferencing stated that the expected visit could be associated with the attempt of concluding oil contracts.
European military involved in the operation IRINI for the implementation of the arms embargo against Libya, are unable to inspect on their way to the West of the country the ship because of the refusal to allow inspection, said at a press conference in Brussels the European Commission spokesman Peter Stano.
"Since the beginning of the operation, IRINI inspected 75 of the courts in this area, it is included in the mandate of the operation. On Wednesday, the operation was conducted in an attempt to conduct an inspection of a cargo ship, but had not received a positive response, we find out the circumstances of the incident," - said Stano.
Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu urged the United States to play a more active role in resolving the Libyan crisis.
As stated earlier, the Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan on the results of his telephone conversation with his us counterpart Donald trump, Turkey and the United States reached agreement on Libya. Details of this arrangement he did not elaborate. On the eve of Erdogan discussed the Libyan crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As reported a press-service of the Kremlin, they expressed deep concern at continuing in Libya, large-scale clashes.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo called on the opposing sides in Libya - the national consensus Government (NTC) and the Libyan national army (LNA) - to negotiate "without the intervention of Russia".
"The agreement between the NTC and the LDF for the resumption of negotiations under UN auspices is a good first step. Now you want some fast and good-faith negotiations to implement the ceasefire and the launch of the inter-Libyan political talks. It was time for all Libyans on all sides to ensure that Russia or any other country could intervene in the sovereignty of Libya for their own games," Pompeo said at a briefing at the state Department.
Russia is one of the countries of the Berlin process on Libya, its participation in the political settlement in the country must, said the representative of the German foreign Ministry Christopher Burger.
"Russia is one of the countries-participants of the Berlin process, refers to the group of countries for which we had during the organization of the Berlin process, decided that they must be present at the negotiating table because they have influence in Libya... Therefore, it is important that Russia is connected to all efforts to influence the parties to the conflict not to hamper a political solution," said Burger at a briefing in Berlin.
Special representative of Russian President for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov received the Ambassador of Turkey in Russia Mehmet Samsar and discussed with him the crisis in Libya, said the foreign Ministry.
"An exchange of views on current middle East issues with an emphasis on the task of settlement of military-political crisis in Libya, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin international conference 2510 and the resolution of the UN Security Council," - said in the statement.