Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha called Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for a frank conversation amid tensions and emphasized - "our goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation", reports UNN.
I called Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for a frank conversation. Diplomacy lies in direct dialogue, even when it is difficult. I emphasized that our goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation
Sybiha reiterated that all actions of Ukraine are aimed solely at protecting the country from Russian aggression and have never been intended to attack civilian ships or people. This also applies to Iran's statements regarding their citizen who died and the civilian ship that was attacked during the recent incident.
Our goal is to counter Russian aggression, which is the root cause of all incidents, and it is Russia that bears full responsibility for all provocations and casualties. I stressed the need to refrain from any steps that lead to escalation, as well as to cease any support for Russia's war against Ukraine. This war is illegal, and it must end. Our position remains unchanged: Europe and the Middle East deserve stability, security, and peace