“Ukraine has never acted against the regular armies of other
countries, except Russia. We are not interested in conflicts with African
states. Our goal is to defend Ukraine from Russian aggression,” Kuleba
emphasized on Aug. 8, speaking to reporters in Port Louis, the capital of
Mauritius.
He also noted that the Malian government’s decision to sever
diplomatic relations with Ukraine without providing concrete evidence was
described as “hasty and unfounded.”
“The fact that the government of Niger followed Mali’s
example suggests a coordinated attempt to isolate Ukraine,” Kuleba added.
Mauritian Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin expressed hope for
a “swift and peaceful resolution of the conflict,” stressing that his country’s
stance is based on the principles of respect for the territorial integrity and
sovereignty of all states, the inviolability of borders, and the prohibition of
the use of force in accordance with the UN Charter.