The Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday it had received written assurances from Libya's Government of National Accord – led by Fayez al-Sarraj - that two Russian nationals imprisoned in Tripoli would be released soon, according to Russia Today.
The two Russians, who are employees of Russia's Foundation for National Values Protection, were detained in Libya in May of last year.
"As a result of our persistent efforts, we have recently received written assurances from Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala of Libya's Government of National Accord that the issue related to our citizens would be settled soon," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement.
Notably, they were accused of espionage, carrying out practices that undermine the state’s security, and trying to tamper with the upcoming general election.
