Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Koliba discussed with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian the worsening security situation in Russia.
Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – April 10, 2021 – Diplomatic Affairs
During a phone conversation, Koliba informed his French counterpart in detail about the recent measures taken by the Russian Federation aimed at destabilizing the security situation in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. The Minister drew particular attention to the threat of withdrawal of Russian forces to the borders of our country and the intensification of Russian propaganda threatening Ukraine with war.
“The current escalation contains an element of threat that we have not seen before,” he added. These are numerous statements of Russian officials who openly threaten Ukraine with the war almost every day and openly think about the destruction of our country.
“We consider it an admission of aggressive intentions,” the Ukrainian foreign minister stressed.
He stressed that Ukraine does not seek war and will remain committed to reaching a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict.
In turn, Le Drian indicated that France is also concerned about the withdrawal of Russian forces to the borders of Ukraine and the temporarily occupied territories. He affirmed France’s continued support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, the head of French diplomacy mentioned in particular the balanced and prudent actions of Ukraine in the current situation.
In the conversation, Koliba expressed his confidence that France is able to revive the efforts of the Norman formula for the peace settlement. In this regard, Le Drian emphasized: The French side is interested in the Normandy form so that it remains effective and efficient.
The Foreign Minister of Ukraine stressed the importance of having clear and strong general signals from the international community to support Ukraine in the current situation.
The two sides also discussed bilateral political dialogue and promising economic projects between the two countries.
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Source: Ukrgate