Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang (photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said at a regular press meeting on Thursday: "Vietnam closely follows the developments of the crisis in Ukraine. Vietnam calls for all relevant parties to resume dialogues and resolve issues through peaceful methods in accordance with international law, especially the principle of respecting the sovereignty of nations."

She added: "As an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam is willing to contribute to the promotion of dialogues for solutions to stabilize the situation early to ensure peace in the region and the world.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed into law recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over four Ukrainian regions: the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson region and Zaporizhzhia region. The annexations were declared after pro-Russia referenda in late September.