Russia and Italy have renewed their support for the political process in Libya, affirming that the military solution will not end the existing crisis in the country.

This came during a telephone conversation between Russian President, Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, on Wednesday, in which they discussed the situation in Libya, regarding the implementation of the Berlin Conference outcomes, according to a statement by the Kremlin on its official website.

The two leaders emphasized the need to resume Libyan-Libyan dialogue that would lead to a peaceful resolution, emphasizing that the crisis in Libya cannot be resolved by military means, but through politics and diplomacy, according to the Kremlin.

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