Ukraine opposes any ‘acts of retaliation’ in Middle East – statement

The relevant statement was posted on the ministry’s website on January 3.

"Ukraine is concerned over the ongoing escalation of the situation in the Middle East after the attacks on the base of Operation Inherent Resolve and the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, and this night’s U.S. defensive response in Baghdad," the statement reads.

The Foreign Ministry emphasized that "Ukraine proceeds from the utter need to prevent further escalation and any retaliatory actions which might endanger the stability in the region and global security."

As reported, Iran's most powerful military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, was killed by a U.S. air strike in Iraq. Tehran vowed to "retaliate" over a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad.

At least 3,000 more U.S. troops will be deployed to the Middle East after the killing of a top Iranian commander.

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