Turkey calls on its citizens to leave eastern Ukraine

Turkish Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens in eastern Ukraine to leave the region due to the latest developments, as Russia announced its recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk, Report informs, citing Daily Sabah.

NATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, and has called for a peaceful solution to the crisis. It has also offered to mediate the conflict.

"Within the framework of the latest developments in eastern regions of Ukraine, our citizens are strongly advised to leave eastern regions of Ukraine," the ministry said on Twitter.