Turkey calls for easing Ukraine-Russia tensions
Ukrinform
Turkey's National Security Council has called for easing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, urging both parties to remain prudent.
That's according to a statement issued after the first meeting of the National Security Council this year, Ukrinform reports.
"Mounting tensions between the Russian Federation and Ukraine were discussed. It was pointed out that this will not lead to results in anyone's favor. [The meeting participants] called on all parties to reduce tensions, being guided by prudence," the document said.
It notes that the meeting of the Turkish National Security Council lasted almost five hours.
President Erdogan stated earlier that Turkey had consistently supported Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. In his opinion, potential armed aggression against Ukraine would not be a "wise act" for Russia or for the region as a whole.
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