EU Urges Russia, Ukraine to Refrain From Escalating Tensions
Ukrainian Air force MIG 29 fighter planes take part in practical flights during an exercise at the Air Force military base in Vasylkiv, some 40km from Kiev on August 3, 2016.
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European Union foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini urged Russia and Ukraine to avoid escalating tensions between the two countries.
“Any actions that could lead to a further escalation of the conflict must be avoided by all sides; a peaceful resolution of the conflict is the only possible solution,” Mogherini said in a statement late Friday. “This includes eastern Ukraine, where we urge all parties to fully engage in the complete implementation of the Minsk agreements.”