"We are not directly involved in this situation, but we urge the parties concerned to focus on resolving contradictions through dialogue at all levels, reducing tensions and ensuring peace in the region," TASS quoted him as saying.
The UN called for the settlement of the situation around Ukraine in accordance with the Minsk agreements.
Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, commenting on the situation around Ukraine, expressed the opinion that NATO "adds fuel to the fire."
In turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a conversation with American leader Joe Biden, said that NATO is making dangerous attempts to conquer Ukrainian territory and is building up its military potential at the Russian borders.