Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the deterioration of the situation in South Ossetia (Georgia)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its deep concern on the deterioration of the situation in South Ossetia (Georgia).

Profound concern is due to the fact that escalation of military actions in the conflict zone causes casualties and appearance of refuges.

Ukraine urges all parties that are involved in the conflict to immediately end hostilities and to engage, without delay, in negotiations to achieve a peaceful settlement.

Reaffirming its position on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, Ukraine is ready to make, within international diplomatic mechanisms, its own contribution for peaceful settlement of the situation in the region.