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<https://www.ukrinform.net/> Ukrainian multimedia platform for broadcasting Saturday, 12 February 2022, 18:19 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urges calm amid fears of invasion 12.02.2022 12:58 The Ukrainian authorities are making every effort to keep Ukraine stable and ready for different scenarios, but it is very important to remain calm, stay consolidated within the country and refrain from any actions that undermine stability and sow panic. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said this in a statement <https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-mzs-ukrayini-shchodo-zahodiv-iz-protidiyi-agresivnim-diyam-rf> on measures to counter the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation, Ukrinform reports. "Right now it is critical to remain calm, stay united and consolidated within the country, and refrain from actions that undermine stability and sow panic. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are constantly monitoring the developments and are ready to repel any attack on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Ukrainian diplomacy is in touch with all key partners, promptly receives the necessary security information, which allows Ukraine to take timely actions. We continue working on reducing tensions and mobilizing support from international partners to keep Russia in the framework of the diplomatic dialogue," the statement said. The ministry stressed that from the very beginning of the escalation by the Russian Federation, the leadership of Ukraine, Ukrainian diplomacy and the army have been making every effort to keep Ukraine stable and ready for various scenarios and any aggressive intentions. In particular, on February 11, under the chairmanship of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the National Security and Defense Council made a thorough analysis of the current security situation and further actions of Ukraine. "Due to recent decisions of the President, Parliament and Government, as well as the assistance of key partners, Ukraine has further strengthened its capacity to protect the security of the state and citizens," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry added. It also stressed that the comprehensive package of measures to deter Russia, which Ukraine proposed to its partners in November 2021, has become an effective tool for countering the Kremlin's aggressive policies. Ukraine has now a strong position, including due to coordinated diplomatic contacts at all levels, conclusion of preparation by the U.S. and the EU of the tough economic sanctions, arms supplies and macro-financial assistance. Earlier reports said that Russia had continued to build up troops on Ukraine's borders, in occupied Crimea, Belarus and the Black and Azov Seas. Western politicians consider a new Russian invasion probable in the next few days. At the same time, Moscow accused Western countries and the media of spreading an "unprecedented disinformation campaign" about a possible invasion. -- http:www.antic.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SERBIAN NEWS NETWORK" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/senet/013b01d8202d%2434183b10%249c48b130%24%40gmail.com.
