Moscow Slams Foreign Interference in Libya

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Thursday that the intervention of a third party in the Libyan affairs would not help in finding a way out of the crisis, noting that Moscow welcomes any effort aims at easing tensions.

Peskov's statements came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to send Turkish troops to Libya to support the Government of National Accord (GNA).

"As for the situation in Libya, it obviously raises common concerns, including our country,” Russian spokesman said. “Russia is interested in the quickest settlement of the conflict in Libya, and in putting an end to the bloodshed there.”

“Moscow believes that any interference by a third party in the situation there is unlikely to promote settlement, but any attempt by any nation to help conflicting parties to achieve a solution is always welcomed,” he added.

It is worth mentioning that, Turkish President and his Tunisian counterpart Kais Saied discussed the conflict in neighboring Libya.

This came during a surprise visit paid by Erdogan to Tunis, earlier Wednesday, for talks with Saied.

Speaking in a joint press conference, Erdogan told reporters that they have tackled steps for a ceasefire in Libya and a return to political dialogue.

Turkey and Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs); one on maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean and another on security and military cooperation.

The maritime and military agreements were condemned by the rival Libyan government in the east and the forces loyal to Commander Khalifa Haftar.