Our purpose is to resolve the problem, not to escalate tensions.

我们的目标是解决问题，而不是使紧张态势升级。

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Russia has warned against actions which could escalate tensions.

俄罗斯呼吁不要采取会导致局势升级的行动。

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These actions have the potential to unnecessarily escalate tensions, and could result in a miscalculation or accident.

这种行动具有导致不必要紧张的可能性，可能会引起误判或事故。

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We count on the DPRK not to commit acts that would escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Both sides denied provoking the violence and eventually they agreed to de-escalate tensions.

BBC: Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf

Although both sides denied provoking the clashes along the border, eventually both India and Pakistan agreed to de-escalate tensions on 16 January.

BBC: Kashmir border: India kills Pakistani soldier