# Putin says Libyans themselves must decide on restoring statehood

https://mins.news/en/item/120754

- TASS, 2026-10-29 12:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2210207

> At the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Libyans alone should make the final decision on a settlement and restoring statehood. He said Russia would do everything possible to support that and continue contacts on key issues, including economic matters.

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