With such a statement, the Turkish president addressed reporters, answering a question following a personal meeting with Putin in Sochi.
Erdogan cited a successful, in his opinion, example of negotiations in Istanbul, which led to an agreement on the “grain corridor”.
“Despite the difficulties, I believe that the crisis (the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine – ed.) will be resolved at the negotiating table. I once again reminded Putin that we can accept his meeting with Zelensky. We will continue our intentions,” – said the President of Turkey.
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Recall the intention of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to hold a meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and Russia Vladimir Putin this is not the first time it has been reported.
The Turkish leader has repeatedly stated his initiative, as well as that he turned to Putin on this issue.
In the same time the Kremlin always evades a direct question about readiness for such negotiationsconstantly declaring the need for careful preparation and “fulfillment of their conditions.”
In turn, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly confirmed his readiness to meet with Putin, but without ultimatums from Moscow and pro-Kremlin mediators. However, he recently stated that now it is inappropriate in the current situation to negotiate, because “until the Russians are punched in the face,” they will not understand anything.
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