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Russia has accused Kyiv of plotting to wage attacks in the disputed peninsula. Ukraine, a non-permanent council member, requested an urgent, closed-door meeting to address tensions between the two countries, particularly after Ukraine put its military on alert Thursday and Russia also planned to step up security in Crimea. A NATO official told VOA the alliance is closely monitoring "with concern the heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine " "We are reassured by Ukraine's resolute condemnation of terrorism in all its shapes and forms," a NATO official told VOA, noting that Kyiv was "devoted" to diplomacy in Crimea. "Russia's recent military activity in Crimea is not helpful for easing tensions. We call on Russia to work for calm and de-escalation," the official said. Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, a military move that has continued to be condemned by world leaders and fuel conflict between the two countries. 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