Erdoğan: Türkiye ideal host for upcoming peace talks

This was stated by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Our country will be an ideal host for the possible talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in the near future,” he said.

Erdoğan noted that during this meeting with Zelensky, he expressed Türkiye’s strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. He emphasized that his country will provide all possible support to ensure that the negotiation process ends in a lasting peace.

He also expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to quickly end the war through negotiations.

Erdoğan also spoke about the country's efforts to ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.

According to him, Türkiye aims to develop a strategic partnership with Ukraine, increase trade turnover, and support the restoration of war-damaged facilities.

As Ukrinform reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Türkiye on an official visit.