Arab League seeks ‘diplomatic solution’ in Ukraine

Cairo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): The Arab League on Monday expressed its worry over Russia-Ukraine conflict and called for a “diplomatic solution.”

After an extraordinary meeting, the 22-member Cairo-based League issued a statement and recalled “the importance of respecting the principles of international law”, while pleading for “restraint” and a “diplomatic solution”.

The bloc said its members pledged to cooperate to ensure the safety of its citizens, mainly students, thousands of whom are stranded in Ukraine.