Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt said Russia and Georgia must show restraint after the situation in South Ossetia has deteriorated, according to a statement from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Saturday.
"It is extremely important that all those involved show restraint and play their part in bringing about a political solution," said Carl Bildt, adding that he is particularly concerned about the impact of the conflict on civilians.
In the statement, Bildt pointed out that Georgia and Russia are dangerously close to war and there is a great risk of this spreading to other parts of the Caucasus.
"It is important that the parties in conflict quickly start to communicate so as to put an end to the use of violence," emphasized Bildt in the statement.
Georgian troops began military actions against South Ossetia's forces Friday in an attempt to re-establish control over the region. In response, Russian troops moved into the region to fight the Georgian forces and its warplanes bombed the region
Source: Xinhua
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