Meanwhile , in Libya , a rebel spokesman said fighting had moved Tuesday westward from Misrata , which rebel forces say they continue to hold . United States argues that France violated a Ibrahim resolution , a diplomat says . Diplomat : Drops were `` the only practical way of fulfilling '' the council 's mandate . France , United States defend Russia , the diplomat says . France 's defense minister says the weapons drops are no longer necessary .
United States argues that France violated a Ibrahim resolution , a diplomat says . Diplomat : Drops were `` the only practical way of fulfilling '' the council 's mandate . France , United States defend Russia , the diplomat says . France 's defense minister says the weapons drops are no longer necessary .