The Russian Embassy in Libya issued a formal statement on Facebook categorically denying recent reports by Radio France Internationale (RFI) concerning Russian-Libyan affairs, labeling them as unsubstantiated fabrications. The embassy criticized the French outlet for utilizing ambiguous phrasing and relying on anonymous sources to promote “scoops” that lack verifiable evidence. Specifically, it dismissed allegations regarding the assassination of former Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Haddad as mere speculation and groundless rumors intended to mislead the public.
Furthermore, the diplomatic mission confirmed that General Averin, whom the reports claimed was killed, is alive and in good health, highlighting the absence of any official confirmation for the media’s assertions. The statement characterized the RFI report not as investigative journalism, but as a collection of conjectures and imaginative storytelling. Concluding its response, the embassy aimed to reassure audiences in both Libya and France, suggesting that manufacturing such narratives has become a primary pursuit for certain media outlets at the expense of factual accuracy.