Russia calls for urgent return of the conflict in the Middle East to diplomacy
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated the need to immediately return the situation in the Middle East «to the mainstream of political and diplomatic settlement».
Moscow has stressed the need for de-escalation amid a sharp escalation in the region.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry said that further military confrontation poses risks to the stability of the entire region.
The Russian side called on the parties to the conflict to refrain from steps that could lead to further escalation.
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Moscow's statement came against the backdrop of a rapid escalation between Israel and Iran and reports of expanding the geography of strikes in the Middle East.
In recent hours, the international community has also been calling on the parties to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic mechanisms.
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