SINGAPORE: Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity "must be respected", a spokesperson from Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Tuesday (Feb 22) after Russia's move to recognise two breakaway regions in the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised the rebel-held regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent entities and ordered Russian troops into the territories.
Mr Putin's announcement followed weeks of a reported growing Russian military build-up at Russia's border with Ukraine, and has heightened fears of war.
"Singapore is gravely concerned at the escalation of tensions at the Ukraine-Russia border and the Russian decision to recognise two breakaway Ukrainian regions," the MFA spokesperson said.
"The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected.
"All parties concerned should continue to pursue dialogue, including diplomatic means, towards a peaceful settlement of the dispute, in accordance with international law, and avoid action that will further raise tensions in the region."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised the rebel-held regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent entities and ordered Russian troops into the territories.
Mr Putin's announcement followed weeks of a reported growing Russian military build-up at Russia's border with Ukraine, and has heightened fears of war.
"Singapore is gravely concerned at the escalation of tensions at the Ukraine-Russia border and the Russian decision to recognise two breakaway Ukrainian regions," the MFA spokesperson said.
"The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected.
"All parties concerned should continue to pursue dialogue, including diplomatic means, towards a peaceful settlement of the dispute, in accordance with international law, and avoid action that will further raise tensions in the region."
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