Germany and France, which have a mediating role in the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, called on Saturday for "
restraint
" and "
immediate de-escalation
" between the two countries, saying they were "
concerned about the growing number of cease-fire violations
”.
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Reaffirming their "
support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine
", the diplomats of the two countries say they are "
concerned about the increasing number of ceasefire violations as the situation in the east of the 'Ukraine had stabilized since July 2020
", according to a joint statement, and call on"
the parties to show restraint and proceed to an immediate de-escalation
".
