Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed Russia’s latest signal for renewed peace talks with Ukraine, offering Istanbul once again as a venue for direct negotiations.
President Recep Tayyib Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone to discuss regional tensions and bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
During the call, Erdogan praised Putin’s recent openness to resuming negotiations with Kyiv in Istanbul. He reaffirmed that Türkiye remains ready to host direct talks aimed at ending the war.
Erdogan reportedly said a new window of opportunity has emerged. A lasting ceasefire, he added, would lay the groundwork for meaningful dialogue between the two sides.
While Russia has not detailed its terms, and Ukraine has yet to respond publicly, Ankara continues to position itself as a mediator capable of bridging gaps between Moscow and Kyiv.
The call also covered broader regional issues and cooperation in defence and energy.
Read next
15:53
Türkiye
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
14:00
oil price
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
13:55
"Red Line" crossed
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
13:00
Latin American leaders
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
12:00
world leaders
The United States' military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday triggered sharply divided reactions from the international community, with Israel lauding the move as a historic decision while Iran, the United Nations, and numerous other nations condemned the attack.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment