Russia and Turkey have agreed to use their influence over Libyan factions to prevent renewed fighting in the war-torn country. The announcement came during a joint press conference between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, held on Tuesday.
Lavrov stated, “We agreed to use our influence on the Libyan parties to prevent a new escalation that could lead to renewed hostilities.”
This diplomatic coordination follows days of violence in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Armed clashes erupted between forces affiliated with the Government of National Unity and the Stability Support Apparatus, after the assassination of the SSA’s commander, Abdul Ghani Al-Kikli, known as “Ghneiwa.”
The situation deteriorated further as clashes spread to include the Special Deterrence Force. These incidents have left dozens of people dead or wounded. Public and private property was also damaged, and key services were interrupted.
The violence forced the closure of government offices, schools, and universities, deepening the sense of instability in the capital. Analysts say this latest escalation highlights the fragile security situation and the ongoing risk of civil war returning to Libya.
Russia and Turkey have both maintained close ties with rival Libyan factions over recent years. Their new pledge to contain tensions is seen as a strategic move to avoid further regional chaos.
With the memory of Libya’s recent conflict still fresh, many observers are watching closely to see whether this Russian-Turkish effort will have any real effect on the ground. For now, hopes remain cautious.
