The group of 7 foreign ministers on Monday a statement released calls on Russia to “stop its provocations” on the border between Ukraine and Russia.
The foreign ministers – from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union – have stated that they are deeply concerned about the large-scale build-up of Russian military forces. . at the borders of Ukraine and in the illegally annexed Crimea. ”
The ministers said Russia’s actions were “destabilizing activities”.
“We call on Russia to cease its provocations and immediately step up tensions in line with its international obligations,” the statement said. “In particular, we call on Russia to uphold the OSCE principles and commitments it has made regarding the transparency of military movements and to respond to the procedure set out in Chapter III of the Vienna Document.”
“We underline our strong appreciation and continued support for the efforts of France and Germany through the Normandy process to ensure the full implementation of the Minsk Agreements, which is the only way for a lasting political solution to the conflict, “the ministers continued. “We call on all sides to participate constructively in the Trilateral Contact Group on the OSCE’s proposals to confirm and consolidate the ceasefire.”
Last week, the US mission at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reported that Russia did not attend talks to destroy the violence at the border as Ukraine requested.
Reports indicate that there are more troops in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine than during the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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“Secretary Blinken and Secretary-General Stoltenberg discussed a number of issues, including the immediate need for Russia to halt its aggressive military build-up along Ukraine’s borders and in occupied Crimea,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. .
Blinken intends to join the Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin
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It was announced last week that the US would send two warships to the Black Sea in response to Russia’s military build-up. According to Turkey’s Foreign Ministry, the ships will remain in the Black Sea until May 4.