Expressing regret about the Ukrainian government’s decision, he said that the decision was made under the effect of propaganda by foreign media and unconfirmed reports.
He also referred to Iran’s active impartiality policy in the face of the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and said that Iran opposes any war and believes in a peaceful settlement of differences between the two warring countries.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the meetings and phone conversations between the Iranian foreign minister and his counterparts from Russia and Ukraine over the past few months were aimed to help solve the dispute.
Kanani advised the Ukrainian government not to be affected by third countries that seek to undermine the country’s relations with Tehran.
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