UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that the world organization is ready to support any effort aimed at de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to prevent further deterioration of the current situation.
He is also alarmed by the severe escalation of fighting for control of Donetsk Airport in eastern Ukraine. "The Secretary-General stresses that further deterioration of a situation that has led to heavy loss of life and civilian suffering must be avoided at all costs,” the statement said.
“The United Nations stands ready to support all efforts toward de-escalation and the resumption of a genuine peace process to restore Ukraine’s stability and territorial integrity," TASS cited the statement of the secretary general.
In addition, he implores all sides to make good on their commitments under the Minsk Protocol and Memorandum, with the first step being an immediate and full cessation of hostilities.
