The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is deeply concerned about the blockade of Mariupol by Russian forces and the cutting off of water, electricity and food supplies to the city.
We call for an immediate end to the blockade for humanitarian reasons, in order to avoid further complications that put the lives of its residents in immediate danger.
We call for and look forward to the establishment and maintenance of humanitarian corridors so that there can be a safe and orderly evacuation of the civilian population.
Our concern about the security situation in the country is not limited to the Mariupol area, but extends to the entire country. However, the presence of thousands of expatriates and civilians in Mariupol is naturally of particular concern to us.
(EK/SX)
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