London. January 10th. INTERFAX - The United Kingdom and its allies intend to declare to Moscow during the upcoming Russia-NATO Council on January 12 that Russia's military buildup on the border with Ukraine is an unacceptable action, the British Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
"Together with our allies at the Russia-NATO Council on Wednesday, the UK will tell Russia that the military buildup on the border with Ukraine is unacceptable," it says.
In addition, the statement notes that "any military invasion of Ukraine would be a major strategic mistake with serious consequences." "Russia must stop acts of aggression and follow the path of diplomacy," it stresses.
London also noted that it is working closely with partners and allies to "make it clear to Russia that we do not accept its campaign undermining democracy in its neighbors."
"We are united with our allies and partners in condemning Russia's behavior, and we will demand that Russia fulfill the commitments made in Helsinki, Budapest and Minsk," it said.
