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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urged to keep calm
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Ukrainians were urged not to sow panic and remain calm, noting that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to fight back, and Ukrainian diplomacy works around the clock.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Saturday, February 12, distributed statement on measures to counter the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation, emphasizing that at present it is “critical” to remain calm, consolidate and avoid actions that sow panic.
“From the very beginning of the escalation by the Russian Federation, the leadership of our state, Ukrainian diplomacy and the army have been making every effort to ensure that Ukraine remains stable and ready for various scenarios of events, and any aggressive intentions towards our state do not come true,” – noted in the statement.
The diplomats recalled that on February 11, at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, a thorough analysis of the current security situation and further actions of Ukraine took place.
“Thanks to the recent decisions of the President, Parliament and Government, as well as the help of partners, Ukraine has further strengthened its ability to protect the security of the state and Ukrainian citizens,” the statement said.
It is noted that the comprehensive containment package for Russia, proposed by Ukraine in November 2021, has become an effective tool to counter the aggressive policy of the Kremlin and “now our state has a strong position thanks to coordinated diplomatic contacts at all levels, the completion of preparations in the US and the EU for tough sanctions, the supply of weapons and provision of macro-financial assistance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized that at present “it is critically important to remain calm, to consolidate within the country, to avoid actions that undermine stability and sow panic.”
The statement states that the Armed Forces are constantly monitoring developments and are ready to rebuff any encroachment on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
In addition, Ukrainian diplomacy is in touch with all key partners around the clock, promptly receives the necessary information, which allows it to take timely action.
The Foreign Ministry also noted that they continue to work to reduce tension and mobilize concrete support from international partners to keep Russia in line with the diplomatic dialogue.
Recall that on the eve of Bloomberg, citing US intelligence, it was reported that Russia plans to start a full-scale invasion of the territory of Ukraine on February 15.
Later, a number of other media reported that Biden, during negotiations with the leaders of several EU and NATO countries on Friday, February 11, told them that Russia’s attack on Ukraine will begin on February 16. In addition, the US provided the Allies with many details about the preparations for this attack: “The routes of the Russian invasion were specifically described, as well as individual Russian units and the tasks that they should take on.”
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