The Russian Embassy in Libya has issued a renewed warning to its citizens against visiting the country, particularly the western regions, citing ongoing instability.
The advisory, initially issued in 2011, emphasises that Libya remains unsafe for personal or tourism-related travel.
In a statement released on Thursday, the embassy described the security situation in Libya as “highly tense,” stressing that the country “is not yet a tourist destination.”
It advised those wishing to visit Libya to “wait a little longer” until conditions improve to experience its “beauty.”
The warning also extends to individuals planning to cross Libya using various modes of transport, including buses, cars, motorcycles, or bicycles.
To assist Russian nationals in emergencies, the embassy provided a direct hotline number: +218931479951.
Russia reopened its embassy in Tripoli in February after a prolonged closure, and its ambassador, Haydar Aganin, was accredited by Libya’s Presidential Council seven months earlier.
Observers suggest the advisory may be linked to developments in Syria, where Russia has historically supported Bashar al-Assad’s regime, as some of Syrian fighters reportedly exist in Western Libya.
