Diplomacy to be Prioritised, FG Tells Russia to Pull Troops Out of UkraineYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Abuja - Russia has been asked to withdraw its troops from Ukraine following the ongoing conflict between both nations. Daily Trust reports that the federal government made the appeal while meeting with envoys of the G7 countries in Abuja on Friday, February 25. The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, expressed worry over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace and the use of diplomacy in resolving all differences. Recommended for you Finally, Peter Obi's lawyers begin inspection of 2023 presidential election... Speaking on the recent development, Onyeama said Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, The Punch added. PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! He said: German Ambassador to Nigeria, Birgitt Ory, who is also chair of the G7 Group, appreciated the African Union on its statement on the situation. Ory speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting commended Nigeria for putting in its weight, adding that the West African country is a very important voice that the world needed to hear. The ambassador went on to note that in the light of Russia’s military action, it is also clear the unanimous condemnation of the attacks by all United Nations member states. Recommended for you INEC chairman releases list of states where governorship elections will not... Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government on Friday, February 25, met with ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine to Nigeria, Alexei Shebarshin and Kirdoda Valerii respectively, Top on the meeting's agenda was the safest way to actualise the evacuation of Nigerians from both countries that are currently at war. During a separate meeting Shebarshin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made it plain that the government will not allow Nigeria, a United Nations member state, to be violated by a country with which it has diplomatic relations. Source: Legit.ng The Nigerian government has called for the use of diplomacy in resolving all differences amid the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict This is the government met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria and urged Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine Geoffrey Onyeama, the minister of foreign affairs, made this known on Friday, February 25, after a meeting with the envoys Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Abuja Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! Legit.ng “Peace and diplomacy to be prioritised by both sides. We support every effort being made to stop the aggression and Russian troops to return to Russia.”