Erdogan accepts Putin’s request to host Russia-Ukraine talks

Ankara is ready to make any contribution possible to ensure a settlement to the conflict, the president has said

Türkiye is prepared to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. The country already hosted the talks between Moscow and Kiev in 2022, although they never resulted in a breakthrough.

In a phone call with Macron on Sunday, Erdogan said Türkiye was prepared to offer “any kind of contribution,” including facilitating negotiations and supporting efforts for a ceasefire and lasting peace, according to the statement from the presidency’s press service.

“President Erdogan stated that a historic turning point had been reached on the way to ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, and that this opportunity should be seized,” the readout of the call said.

Erdogan also said it was important to maintain cooperation on launching formal peace efforts and on steps to help rebuild Ukraine.

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