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The backstory: When West 'tricked' Russia to overthrow Gaddafi's regime in Libya

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All 1 reports on Tue, 20 October 2026

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GaddafiUN security councilRussiaLibyaBritainFranceChinaTripoliBenghazi

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  1. Tue, 20 October 2026

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    • Times of India11:00first to report

      The beginning of the end of Gaddafi's regime began at the UN security council, where Russia, the United States, Britain, France and China can each block a decision with a veto. However, the regime's fate in Tripoli was sealed with a trick. On March 17, 2011, with Gaddafi’s forces turning their guns on rebels in Benghazi, the council voted on Resolution 1973.

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