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There is no classical military solution to conflict in eastern Ukraine — Ukrainian premier

No one wants a full-scale war in Europe, Ukrainian prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says

KIEV, February 6 /TASS/. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said on Friday that there was no classical military solution to the Ukraine conflict.

"What’s happening in Ukraine today is a threat to the European Union, NATO countries and the whole world. It is absolutely clear that Europe needs peace, which depends on peace in Ukraine," Yatsenyuk told a briefing held jointly with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

"To achieve peace, Ukraine should have an opportunity to defend itself in a defensive rather than offensive operation," the Ukrainian premier stressed.

"We understand that there is no classical military solution to the conflict. No one wants a full-scale war in Europe," Yatsenyuk added.