KYIV: Ukraine and Iran’s foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday, Kyiv said, adding it wants to avoid an “escalation” after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
Andriy Sybiga wrote on his X account that he had a “frank conversation” with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
“Diplomacy is about direct conversation, even when it’s difficult. I stressed that our goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation.”
I called Iran’s Foreign Minister @araghchi for a frank conversation. Diplomacy is about direct conversation, even when it’s difficult. I stressed that our goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation.
I reiterated that all of Ukraine’s actions are aimed solely at defending our…
