“We with concern are following the events taking place in Donbass. The sharp escalation of tension caused by actions of the Ukrainian side cannot but cause concern.

With regret, we are forced to state that official Kyiv is demonstrating its refusal to resolve the conflict within the framework of the negotiation process.

Encouraged by Western curators, Ukraine is purposefully moving towards creating a provocation that could become a threat to security throughout the region,” the statement says.

The leadership of Abkhazia is in constant contact with the authorities of the DPR and LPR, which were forced to call on citizens to leave for the Russian Federation in order to prevent civilian casualties.

“The people of Abkhazia, who went through the harsh hardships of the war, support the residents of Donbass in this difficult time. Moreover, if necessary, the Republic of Abkhazia is ready to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Donbass,” the RA President said in a statement.

In Abkhazia, they express the hope that common sense will prevail in Kyiv and there will be an understanding that there is no alternative to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.