Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish FMs start trilateral meeting in Antalya

According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko announced this on Twitter.

"Talks between the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Turkey and the Russian Federation on ending Russian aggression against Ukraine have commenced in Antalya," he wrote.

Talks between the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Turkey and the Russian Federation on ending Russian aggression against Ukraine have commenced in Antaliya. pic.twitter.com/LUDCClMNaQ

— Oleg Nikolenko (@OlegNikolenko_) March 10, 2022

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the meeting is expected to last about two hours.

The trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Turkey and Russia is taking place as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the initiative of the Turkish side.

As reported, on February 24, Russian President Putin announced the beginning of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure, residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages using artillery, MLRS and ballistic missiles.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was declared.