Sun. Jun 8th, 2025
Erdogan: Turkey to Continue Mediation Efforts Between Ukraine and Russia

ANKARA /Trend/ – A phone conversation took place between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to a statement from the Turkish Presidential Communications Directorate, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Turkey and Ukraine, as well as regional and global developments.

During the call, President Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to facilitating a just and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.

He emphasized Turkey’s support for the continuation of negotiations initiated in Istanbul between the two countries’ delegations. Erdoğan highlighted the importance of swiftly implementing the prisoner exchange agreed upon during the Istanbul talks.

Underscoring that discussions regarding a potential ceasefire during the planned second round of talks in Istanbul would create a solid foundation for peace, President Erdoğan added that the participation of both countries’ delegations is crucial for maintaining the momentum towards peace.