A statement put out by Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi indicated that the Taliban government of Afghanistan is calling on Russia and Ukraine to “resolve the crisis through dialogue and peaceful means” in wake of their ongoing conflict.

The statement, which was put out in the form of a text image, has been typed below for your reading convenience:

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and expresses concern about real possibility of civilian casualties.