Libyans, representing the officially recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and the opposition group Libyan National Army (LNA), backed by General Khalifa Haftar, held talks in Moscow Monday aimed at bringing peace to the North Africa country which has remained divided since the overthrow and killing of long-time leader Muammar Qaddafi. Just the day prior, Russia and Turkey had brokered a ceasefire.
The head of the UN-supported GNA, Fayez al-Sarraj, signed a draft ceasefire agreement, while Haftar requested more time to consider it.
The meetings are being brokered by both Russian and Turkish representatives, supported by both President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Erdogan. "They have a positive view of the document and asked for extra time until the next morning to decide," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said of Hafter and his delegation. "I hope they will make a positive decision. Russian and Turkish representatives will continue to offer their assistance."