'Azerbaijan calls on Russia and Ukraine to start dialogue in order to prevent further escalation.' Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated this in his speech at the 49th session of the UN Council, Azeri Daily reports.
He pointed out that the session is taking place against the backdrop of another round of international tension.
'Azerbaijan deeply regrets that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to civilian casualties. The life of civilians must be guaranteed under any conditions,' the head of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan stressed.
According to him, in order to prevent the negative impact of the current situation on the civilian population, it is necessary to take urgent measures to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
'In this regard, Azerbaijan is taking steps to provide the Ukrainian people with medical equipment and other first aid,' Bayramov added.