Turkish diplomatic consultations for the end of the Russian -Ukraine War – Mehr News Agency | Iranian and world news

Rajab Tayeb Erdogan, Turkish President, in a phone call to Wallodimir ZelnskyHis Ukrainian counterpart discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.

Based on Turkey’s presidential statement, Erdogan, emphasized that the will of the parties to resume direct negotiations is very important and Ankara is ready to play a facilitator and provide the necessary support at all stages of the conversations.

Erdogan expressed his satisfaction with the possibility of hosting Turkey from Russian and Ukrainian delegations in the new round of peace talks, saying that the establishment of a widespread ceasefire can provide the necessary ground for the start of political negotiations and this opportunity should not be missed.

On the other hand, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official announced that Hakan FidanThe Secretary of State has made a phone call to his Russian and French counterparts tonight and has discussed diplomatic efforts to end the Russian -Ukraine war.

On the other hand, Reuters quoted a diplomatic source as saying that the conversation Fidan With Sergei Lavrov has also focused on ways to achieve peace between Moscow and Kiev.

The Russian Foreign Ministry also announced that Lavrov, with his Turkish counterpart, has examined Putin’s initiative for direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul.

These diplomatic movements come after Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested at a news conference that direct talks with Ukraine will resume in Istanbul next Thursday next Thursday; Negotiations that had been halted since year 2.