Daily Memo: Diplomacy to Resolve Libyan Conflict, Iran Tensions Ease, Brexit Progresses

Russia and Turkey announced a cease-fire for Libya, while the faintest hints emerged from the U.S. and Iran of a willingness to talk.

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TurkStream, Libya and pipe dreams. Turkey and Russia announced a cease-fire in Libya, to begin on Jan. 12, following a bilateral meeting in Istanbul and the opening of the TurkStream gas pipeline. The two countries support opposite sides in Libya: Turkey supports the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord, while Russia supports the Libyan National Army, […]

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