The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered this Saturday that it is “extremely important to stay calm” and not panic in the face of the Russian threat.
“At this time, it is extremely important to remain calm, consolidate outside the country, avoid acts that destabilize the situation and sow panic,” the ministry said in a statement.
The United States affirmed on Friday that Russia could invade Ukraine “at any moment” in the coming days, reviving fears of war in Europe and hinting that diplomatic efforts are running out.
“The Ukrainian armed forces are monitoring the situation and are ready to respond to any aggression from the Ukrainian territory,” the ministry added.
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They are ready to respond to any aggression from the Ukrainian territory
The Ukrainian authorities also stated that they are “in contact 24 hours a day with all key partners” and quickly receive information about the situation.
“We continue to work to de-escalate and count on the support of our international partners to keep Russia within the diplomatic framework,” the Ukrainian ministry added.
On Saturday, the US president Joe Biden will speak by phone with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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Russia reduces its diplomatic staff
Russia began to reduce its diplomatic presence in Ukraine, justifying this decision by fear of “provocations” on the part of the authorities of Kyiv or from a “third country”.
“Fearing possible provocations from the Kiev regime or from third countries, we have indeed decided on a certain optimization of the staff of Russian representations in Ukraine,” the spokeswoman for Russian diplomacy said in a statement on Saturday, responding to a question. of the media about a reduction of its presence in the neighboring country.
AFP
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