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“The one responsible for a de-escalation is the one causing the escalation, which is Turkey,” Dеndias said.

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“It is an insulting approach that ranks various countries as more or less equal,” Dendias said.(Reporting by Georɡe Geoгgiopoᥙlоs; Editing by Nick Macfie)