Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that there are very positive changes in Libya, while retired Major General Khalifa Haftar announced the failure of all settlement initiatives recently proposed.
The Russian Foreign Minister praised the recent regional and international meetings and moves in the Libyan file, indicating that Moscow will continue to work with Turkey in this direction.
"There are very promising transformations. We will try to actively support this process and contribute to the settlement, and it is important to break the moratorium that has lasted for more than 6 months regarding the appointment of the special envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Libya. There are reasons for cautious optimism," the Russian minister said.
Lavrov affirmed that he would continue working with Turkey towards stabilizing the ceasefire and pushing for a political settlement in Libya based on the outcomes of Berlin.
He added, "A few days ago, there were consultations with Turkish colleagues in Ankara, and we continue to work with them in this direction."
He explained that Moscow hopes to reopen its embassy in the Libyan capital, once a minimum level of security is guaranteed there.
But retired Major General Khalifa Haftar stressed that he did not neglect what he called "the gains for which the soldiers paid for their lives."
On Friday, Haftar announced that "all the initiatives that were announced from time to time under the slogan of tackling the crisis ended in failure."
Haftar: We will not neglect the gains for which the soldiers lost their lives (Al-Jazeera)
The resumption of oil pumping,
despite his escalating tone, Haftar said Friday that his forces had allowed the resumption of Libyan oil production and exports.
Haftar's forces have been striking for some time a blockade of the facilities and oil fields in Libya, which has caused the suspension of pumping and production operations.
"I announce the decision to resume production and export of oil, with all the conditions and procedural measures necessary for a fair distribution of its revenues to the Libyans," Haftar said.
"The oil revenues should not be used to support terrorism, but to improve the standard of living of citizens," he said.
Earlier, the Libyan Oil Corporation objected to the inclusion of the sector in the political debate, and expressed its regret over the politicization of the oil sector and its use as a bargaining chip for political gains.
The Foundation's president, Mustafa Sanallah, condemned what he said were attempts to hold talks that were described as confidential and contrary to the stated principles, and said that what is happening in terms of chaos and negotiations in an irregular manner could not raise force majeure.
Sanallah stressed that he would not allow the mercenaries of the Russian Wagner Company to play a role in the oil sector.
He announced negotiations that the National Oil Corporation would conduct in coordination with the President of the Presidential Council and the international community, including an initiative and a clear and transparent plan that could not be bypassed or jumped over, as he put it.