Erdogan: Negotiations in Istanbul are the path to a just peace between Ukraine and Russia
Kyiv • UNN
The President of Turkey expressed hope that the meeting of delegations in Istanbul will give impetus to the peace process. He also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.
The second round of negotiations on a ceasefire, which is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, will pave the way for peace. This conviction was expressed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, UNN reports with reference to the press service of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Turkey.
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According to him, Turkey "will continue to work to ensure a just and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia."
The participation of both countries in the meeting with strong delegations is important to continue the momentum towards peace.
He expressed hope that holding talks at the level of leaders after the completion of negotiations between the delegations would benefit the peace process, and that "this should be implemented without undue delay."
Recall
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan the possibility of a next meeting in Istanbul with the Russian Federation. They also discussed the possibility of organizing a four-way meeting at the level of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States.