Iran warns against repercussions of foreign meddling in Ukraine's internal affairs

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham voiced Tehran's support for the restoration of tranquility in Ukraine, and cautioned against the negative impacts of foreign interference in the internal affairs of the East European country. “The Islamic Republic (of Iran) is closely monitoring the latest developments in Ukraine. Apart from stressing the need for maintaining stability and calm and refraining from violence, we believe that Ukraine’s destiny should be shaped through public resolve, rapport among the country’s political blocs and no foreign interference,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham said on Sunday evening. On Sunday, Ukraine's newly-elected parliamentary speaker Oleksandr Turchynov announced that lawmakers must form a national unity government by Tuesday following a vote to oust President Viktor Yanukovych. The latest wave of clashes between police and anti-government demonstrators erupted on February 18, after the deadline set by security authorities to end the protests expired. According to a recent statement released by the Ukrainian Health Ministry, at least 88 people, mostly protesters, are now known to have been killed in the latest round of violence in the former Soviet Republic.