In Diplomatic Shift, Russia Calls For Gadhafi To Step Down -- CNN
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has joined American and other European leaders in calling for Moammar Gadhafi to step down from power -- a shift that appears to indicate a closing diplomatic window for the longtime Libyan strongman.
Moscow has been a strong critic of the NATO-led mission in Libya, arguing that the scope of the organization's air campaign against Gadhafi's forces far exceeds the civilian protection mandate approved by the U.N. Security Council.
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More News On This Shift In Russian Policy
Russia joins Western chorus for Gaddafi to go -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Russia Agrees That Gadhafi Should Go -- NPR
G8 summit: Gaddafi isolated as Russia joins demand for Libyan leader to go -- The Guardian
W.H. touts Russia's movement against Libya -- Politico
At G8 Summit, Russia Backs Call For Qaddafi To Step Down Or 'Face Consequences' -- Radio Free Europe
Russia Says Qaddafi Has Lost Legitimacy to Govern, Joining Support of NATO -- Bloomberg
Russia agrees to share information on Libya -- USA Today
Medvedev says Gaddafi should go, Russia sends envoy -- Reuters
G8 summit: Russia agrees to mediate Gaddafi exit strategy -- The Telegraph
Russia Sending Envoy to Talk to Libyan Rebels -- FOX News/AP
My Comment: Why the sudden Russian change on Libya .... I suspect that their military specialists/analysts have come to the conclusion that Gaddafi will eventually lose, and they are now advising the political leadership (President Medvedev) that Russia should back the winning side (i.e. the rebel side) in order to have any future influence in Libya.
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