‘Ukraine is ready to engage in the format of leaders, as this is the only effective format,’ Zelensky said.

On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced his country’s “readiness to do its utmost for the realization of high-level Russia-Ukraine meetings that will pave the way for peace.”

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Erdogan made the remarks during a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing the Türkiye-Ukraine relations, the Ukraine-Russia peace process as well as regional and global issues.

During the phone talks, Erdogan said Türkiye “closely follows the talks in Alaska and Washington,” the statement said, reaffirming Türkiye’s continued efforts to help bring the war to an end.

Erdogan told Zelensky that his country will continue to contribute to Ukraine’s security, the Turkish presidency said.

While stressing that “a just peace is possible in the Ukraine-Russia war,” Erdogan said that the negotiations between the parties should be continued “in an intensified manner,” it added.

Zelensky exchanged views on the current situation and discussed the next diplomatic steps. He expressed his gratitude for Türkiye’s “constant readiness and commitment to help achieve a genuine peace.”

“We deeply value all the assistance provided by Türkiye. Ukraine is ready to engage in the format of leaders, as this is the only effective format,” the Ukrainian president said in a post on X.

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Source: Xinhua

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