Turkish President Recep Erdogan said he had had telephone negotiations with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Volodymyr Putin. The main topic of conversation was the possible termination of the war and diplomatic settlement of the conflict.
According to the Turkish leader, the conversation with Putin took place on May 11. The issue of termination of hostilities was discussed, in particular. The next day, May 12, Erdogan's telephone conversation with Zelensky took place. The Turkish President stressed that Ankara is ready to mediate in peace talks.
“We have just negotiated with Mr. Zelensky. Last week, they also talked about it with Mr Trump. Turkey is ready to help stop bloodshed diplomatic, ”Erdogan said.
He also recalled March 2022, when the parties were, "very close" to peace, but the agreements broke through the intervention of "military barons". Currently, he said, it was possible to restore the negotiation process in Istanbul, and Turkey is ready to accept the parties at the table of negotiations.
Zelensky confirmed this information and published his position.
“They discussed the key details of the meeting in Turkey, which can help in the end of the war. I am grateful for the support and readiness at the highest level to promote diplomacy. We still see the need for ceasefire, ”the President of Ukraine wrote.
He also noted that partners should monitor the ceasefire regime, and confirmed that Ukraine was ready for direct negotiations with Putin. Zelensky emphasized the importance of international unity in long -term security.
In addition, the Head of State responded to Donald Trump's possible visit to Turkey. In his opinion, these are "very important words" that can be the basis for diplomatic breakthrough.
Recall that negotiations in Istanbul between representatives of Ukraine and Russia are planned for May 15, and Turkey is actively preparing for the adoption of delegations. Ankara insists on the participation of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, and the final decision on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation is still discussed.
