Qureshi underscores ‘importance of de-escalation’ in call with Ukrainian FM
He also noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan had hoped diplomacy could avert a military conflict.
He also noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan had hoped diplomacy could avert a military conflict.
Life in Kyiv has been upended since Russian President Putin announced a "military operation" in Ukraine on Thursday (Feb 24).
Many companies doing business in Ukraine are scrambling to collect information and ensure the safety of their employees.
Mr Putin claimed it is intended to protect civilians.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims of a shared destiny, in an interview with The Straits Times.
Washington has not responded to Russia's security guarantee proposals, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said.
The US is desperate to explore new buyers for its natural gas and the strategic significance of the European market has become increasingly important for the US.
South Korea will actively participate in peace efforts, he said, presiding over an unscheduled meeting of the National Security Council.
President Joko Widodo tweeted that the Ukraine crisis “must be dealt with carefully so that humanity can be spared from a major catastrophe”.
He expressed confidence that there could be a solution if US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin hold talks.