Erdogan expects a meeting between Putin and Zelensky in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in an interview with journalists, said that following the results of the upcoming conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he expects to set a specific date for a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
He pointed out that the Istanbul agreements between the delegations of the Russian Federation and Ukraine will become the basis for the meeting of the two presidents.
“We announced our readiness to organize such a meeting in Istanbul, especially in the context of the steps on the Crimea and Donbass. Zelensky holds a positive opinion. Putin also spoke positively earlier. Based on the results of today’s conversation, the date of the meeting will be decided by the parties themselves. We will be happy if we can reverse the negative processes and direct them in a positive direction.”
Erdogan has repeatedly emphasized Turkey’s readiness to become a mediator in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. And that the country’s goal is to organize and hold a meeting between the two presidents.
