Türkiye Ready to Facilitate High-Level Meetings between Russia and Ukraine – R.T. Erdogan

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

ANKARA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said he is "ready to do everything possible to hold a high-level Russian-Ukrainian meeting that will pave the way for peace," his office said.

R.T. Erdogan made these remarks during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which Turkish-Ukrainian relations, the Ukrainian-Russian peace process, as well as regional and global issues were discussed.

The Turkish leader said Ankara was “closely following the talks in Alaska and Washington” and was continuing its efforts to help end the war. He told Zelensky that Turkey would continue to contribute to Ukraine’s security.

Stressing that “a just peace in the war between Ukraine and Russia is possible,” R. T. Erdogan added that negotiations between the parties should continue “in an enhanced mode.”

For his part, V. Zelensky reported on the X social network that he had exchanged views on the current situation with the Turkish leader and discussed the next diplomatic steps. He expressed gratitude to Turkey for its “constant readiness and commitment to help achieve real peace.” “We deeply appreciate all the assistance provided by Turkey,” the president wrote.

“Ukraine is ready to participate /in the meeting/ in the leaders’ format, since this is the only effective format,” he emphasized. –0–

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