Singapore opposes the annexation of any country or territory as it contravenes international law, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement released yesterday, in response to the Russian Parliament’s ratification of a treaty joining Crimea to Russia.

“We also object to any unprovoked invasion of a sovereign country under any pretext,” a MFA spokesman said yesterday.

Singapore also urged all parties to defuse the tensions and work to seek a solution to the crisis, the statement added.

“Singapore affirms the principles of respect for territorial integrity, non-interference in the domestic affairs of a sovereign nation, respect for sovereignty and the rule of law. All parties should respect international law and take steps to de-escalate tensions and resolve the crisis peacefully.”