Turkish president proposes Türkiye as venue for Ukraine peace talks during Macron convo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has noted in a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron that a "historic moment" has been reached in efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine and once again proposed Türkiye as a platform for negotiations.
Source: Erdoğan's press service on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: The leaders discussed bilateral relations between France and Türkiye as well as regional and global affairs.
Quote: "Stating that a historic turning point has been reached in ending the war between Ukraine and Russia and that this opportunity should be seized, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye is ready to offer any contribution, including hosting negotiations for a ceasefire and lasting peace."
Details: Paris has not yet released any statements on the details of the conversation.
Background:
- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has not responded to the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and said he is ready for direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday 15 May.
- Later, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Putin, noted that Russia's proposed talks in Istanbul should consider the results of the "negotiations interrupted in 2022" and the "situation on the ground".
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