(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The EU Saturday condemned the rocket attack on the port city of Mariupol in Eastern Ukraine in which 20 people were reported killed.
This comes after a series of indiscriminate attacks in the Donbas in the past few days, accompanied by the announcements of further offensives by Russia-backed separatists, who bluntly refuse to observe the cease fire, said EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in a statement.
"This further escalation of the open armed conflict has tragic consequences for a population greatly suffering already for far too long. It would inevitably lead to a further grave deterioration of relations between the EU and Russia," she stressed.
Mogherini called upon Russia to use its considerable influence over separatist leaders and to stop any form of military, political or financial support.
"This would prevent disastrous consequences for all. Those responsible for the escalation must stop their hostile actions and live up to their commitments," she added.
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