But he added that Russia is ready to throw its diplomatic weight behind Haftar if he succeeds in taking Tripoli from the internationally backed Government of National Accord (GNA).
Haftar, whose forces launched a surprise assault on the capital Tripoli last week, has visited Moscow, met with senior officials and even speaks some Russian.
Moscow insists it backs no one in the North African nation's complex conflict and has called for calm on"all sides" after Haftar launched an assault that has left dozens dead and forced thousands to flee their homes."Russia supports Haftar, he came to Moscow and met Shoigu, he speaks Russian," Malashenko said, referring to a 2017 visit.
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