Sosnovy Bor, Russia (ANTARA News/Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called on Muammar Gaddafi and Libya`s rebels to stop fighting and sit down for talks.

"We want the Libyans to come to an agreement among themselves," Medvedev said after talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il at a Siberian military base.

"We would like (the fighting) to stop as soon as possible and for them to sit down at the negotiating table and reach an agreement on Libya`s future."

Medvedev also suggested Moscow could recognise the rebels as Libya`s formal government if they can unite the country.

He said Gaddafi still has some influence and military capabilities despite rebel successes.
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