President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday Russia will recognize Libya's Transitional National Council (TNC) as the North African state's legitimate government if it brings the war-torn country together.
"If the rebels have the power and spirit and opportunity to unite the country on a new democratic basis, then of course we will consider establishing relations with them," Medvedev said during talks with North Korea's reclusive leader, Kim Jong-il, in eastern Siberia.