Deputy FM reacts to Medvedev comments

The transcript discusses Russia's unlikely shift towards siding with NATO and highlights Russia's potential role in supporting the African Union's initiatives. It emphasizes Libya's stance on not sidelining the African Union's efforts and insists that any proposals should be channeled through the African Union.

What is required from anyone who wants to propose an initiative according to the text?

What does the text imply about the African Union's role in proposals and initiatives?