Taiwan condemns Russia's recognition of LPR, DPR
It calls on all parties to continue working peacefully toward a rational resolution to the dispute in order to jointly uphold peace and stability in the region, the statement by Taiwan read.
Taiwan has denounced Russia's recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk people's republics (LPR, DPR), the local government said on Wednesday.
It urged all parties to pursue a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed decrees recognising LPR and DPR independence on Monday.
"Our government denounces Russia's infringement on Ukraine's sovereignty infringement which has led to increased tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border.
"It calls on all parties to continue working peacefully toward a rational resolution to the dispute in order to jointly uphold peace and stability in the region,'' the statement by Taiwan read.
The government said that Taiwan was ready to participate in efforts that would contribute to peaceful settlement of the conflict.
It ordered the military to boost vigilance in the region.
"Our national security agencies and military must ramp up their efforts to monitor and provide early warning of military developments in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas.
"It must continue to strengthen readiness in order to swiftly and effectively respond to any potential developments and ensure our national security,'' the statement read.
Tensions in the breakaway region of Donbas in Ukraine's east have flared up over the past days, with the LPR and DPR reporting increased shelling by the Ukrainian army.
They also ordered general mobilisation and evacuation of citizens to Russia amid fears of an offensive by Kiev.