Responding to a question by Anni Sinnemäki during parliamentary question session, Tuomioja pointed out that there is no indication that a responsible state would drive a situation that would escalate to armed conflict.
Sinnemäki had asked for clarification if there is a risk that Russia would be involved in armed conflict in the region.
At the same time Tuomioja pointed out that there is a possibility that operators who are not necessary state actors might be involved in crisis.
He stated that Catherine Ashton, who is the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs, is always in touch with the Russian government and leadership adding that no one wanted to bring about new dividing lines in Europe
