Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov has called for an end to the armed confrontation in Tripoli and the establishment of a national dialogue between the Libyans, in order to end the crisis, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. During his meeting with the French Special Envoy to Libya, Frederic Dessano, Bogdanov emphasized his country's commitment to strengthening the political process in Libya with the aim of establishing strong and unified institutions capable of solving all problems, including the fight against terrorism. He also reiterated Moscow's support for the UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame.

Source: Libya Observer May 18, 2019 09:56 UTC