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Such an attack inside Russian territory "would represent the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities against Russia", a foreign ministry statement said.

Monday's draft resolution, proposed by the UK and Sierra Leone, called on both sides to immediately halt hostilities and start talks aimed at agreeing a national ceasefire.

They must also be able to return to their homes after the end of hostilities in the area.

Such comments have become more common following the recent series of Israeli strikes in various parts of the country which are outside the known areas of hostilities.

Ishiba will now have to navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.