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PHUKET: The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Thailand issued a statement on the current situation in Ukraine today (Feb 18), as follows:

The Russian side slam allegations about the Russian-Belarusian drills voiced at the meeting as lies and slander

"Russia will not participate in meetings and joint sessions convened at the request of Ukraine, objects to the adoption of any decisions and does not intend to participate in mass psychosis orchestrated by the Anglo-Saxons around Ukraine," Konstantin Gavrilov said

Ukraines Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba explained that Kiev lacked sufficient statements about the completion of Russian exercises on Ukraines border, and that transparency and further facts are required

Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Russia urged the United States again to withdraw all its forces and weapons from Eastern Europe and Baltic countries, and that was the Kremlin's response to Washington's security guarantees proposals.

Moscow insists there are no grounds for holding talks as Russia is not ?conducting any unusual military activity? The head of Russia&rsquo

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Liz Truss agreed on the next steps to counter Russian aggression. — Ukrinform.

Russia's decision not to participate in the meeting of OSCE member states to discuss its military activity shows Moscow's total disregard for fundamental OSCE principles. — Ukrinform.

The event is scheduled to be held in Vienna on February 16

Following insufficient responses from Belarus on joint military exercises with Russia, the Baltic States are calling for a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) members.