Iran calls for peaceful resolution of Ukrainian crisis
ASTRAKHAN. March 17 (Interfax) - Iran is closely watching the developments in Ukraine and calling for a peaceful resolution of the crisis, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanai said.
"Iran is closely monitoring the events occurring in Ukraine and calling for a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian issue," Sanai told reporters in Astrakhan on Tuesday.
"As regards the international sanctions, these are not an appropriate way to settle any particular issues, in particular, unilaterally imposed sanctions. It is an inappropriate way to resolve matters, which has consequences. All the more so, given its consequences for ordinary people. So a dialogue between all the sides is the most optimal way to resolve the issues that arise in a region or on the international arena," Sanai said.
"Normally the issues that arise must be resolved precisely by the countries that are part of that region," the diplomat added.
