Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky

Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky
Turkish President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan said a planned second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will pave the way for peace in a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. (AP/File)
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Updated 31 May 2025 01:32
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Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky

Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky
  • Erdogan also said it is important that both parties join the talks with strong delegations

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan said a planned second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will pave the way for peace in a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a readout issued by the Turkish presidency.

Erdogan also said it is important that both parties join the talks with strong delegations, adding that a meeting between leaders of the countries following talks could contribute further to the peace process.