MOSCOW: Russia called on both sides of the conflict in Sudan to agree to a permanent ceasefire and resolve their differences through negotiation, Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova told Arab News, adding that the Sudanese people should be able to fix their own problems without external interference.
“The dramatic events taking place in Sudan cause us serious concern,” said Zakharova. “We call on both parties of the conflict to show political will, restraint and take urgent steps towards a ceasefire.
“We proceed from the fact that any differences can be settled through negotiations. And the main thing is to let the Sudanese solve their own problems without interference from outside.”
According to Zakharova, Russia is making all necessary efforts “to ensure the safety of Russian citizens” currently in Sudan, with Moscow in constant contact with all relevant countries, including Saudi Arabia, in order to coordinate and carry out evacuations of foreign nationals in need of assistance.
