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Dmitry Medvedev: â€œRussia will recognize the legitimacy of the Libyan National Transitional Council after the dual power ends in the countryâ€

24 August 2011 13:12 (UTC +04:00)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said his country could establish the relations with the Libyan rebels only after the restoration of the territorial integrity of the country, APA reports quoting the Russian news agencies. "If the rebels have enough strength and opportunities to unite the country for a new democratic start, then naturally, we will consider establishing relations with them," he said. "Despite the rebel successes in the offensive on Tripoli, Gaddafi and his supporters still maintain some influence and military potential. We would like the fighting to stop as soon as possible and for them to sit down at the negotiating table and reach an agreement on Libya’s future," Medvedev said.
Russia advocates for the protection of territorial integrity and sovereignty of Libya, Medvedev said. â€œWe want the UN Security Councilâ€™s resolutions to be fulfilled. It will bring peace to Libyaâ€, he added.