Russia is ready to become the force that stabilizes the situation in the Middle East, Russian Ambassador to CyprusbMurat Zyazikov said in an interview with Simerini, answering a question about the role Moscow could play in resolving the Middle East crisis following the start of the US and Israeli military operation against Iran.
According to the ambassador, the "unprecedented escalation around Iran, which finds no support in the region, has created a dangerous situation that has put many countries on the brink of a full-scale war with colossal negative consequences for world stability and the economy."
Zyazikov noted that daily casualties among children and civilians are a cause of deep sorrow.
"Moscow is concerned about the growing confrontation and the violation of the fundamental principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter. The Russian Federation consistently advocates for the rejection of forceful approaches and calls for a political and diplomatic settlement of the crisis. Given the existing relations of trust with the countries of the region, Moscow is ready to play the necessary stabilizing role for an early ceasefire and the resumption of a constructive dialogue," the ambassador stated.
In response to a question about how Moscow assesses recent developments regarding the Cyprus settlement, the head of the diplomatic mission declared: "We believe that a solution to the Cyprus problem is of key importance overall for maintaining stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean. We note the tireless efforts of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his personal envoy Maria Ángela Holguín to achieve progress in building trust between the Cypriot communities in the search for solutions to one of the most difficult and long-standing problems in the region."
According to Zyazikov, Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, "strives to facilitate the creation of conditions for the stable and fruitful development of the island for the benefit of the peoples living here." The Russian ambassador emphasized that "Moscow traditionally proceeds from the necessity of searching for a comprehensive, viable, and just solution to the Cyprus problem within the agreed international legal framework, with mandatory mutual consideration of the just interests and concerns of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities without outside pressure."
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Based on materials from TASS