The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and called for a halt.

A statement to this effect was made public on February 24, European Pravda writes.

"We consider the military operation launched by the Russian armed forces against Ukraine unacceptable. This attack not only destroys the Minsk agreements, but is also a gross violation of international law and poses serious threats to security in our region and the world. Turkey, while advocating respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states, is against changing borders by military means," the text reads.

Ankara calls on Russia to stop the "unjust and illegal" hostilities as soon as possible.

"Our support for the political unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine will continue," the Turkish Foreign Ministry notes.

As previously reported, Ukraine has made an official appeal to Turkey to close the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits to Russian ships.