The G7 foreign ministers called on Monday, April 12, Russia to stop its “
provocations
” and to engage in “
de-escalation
” at the borders of Ukraine where it has concentrated troops.
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"
We call on Russia to end its provocations and immediately de-escalate tensions in accordance with its international obligations
," they said in a joint statement.