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Written question asked by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 June 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Libya: Russia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking with his NATO counterparts to mitigate the threat posed by Russia's attempts to develop a military airbase close to NATO's southern flank in Libya; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

We continue to discuss with NATO allies how we must continue to work together on Libya to encourage all parties to de-escalate, support the UN ceasefire talks and respect the UN arms embargo. We share the concerns of the US and other allies about Russia's reported deployment of fighter aircraft from Syria and Wagner Group personnel to Libya in breach of the embargo.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55890
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed conflict Air force Military bases Russia Libya
Link
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