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Erdogan Discloses Intentions to Facilitate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

TURKEY
  • President Erdogan has disclosed ongoing intentions to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a diplomatic endeavor that seeks to alleviate tensions in the region, Hurriyet report.
  • "We talked about this in detail during the visit of [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky [to Turkey] and during the meetings we held at the NATO leaders' summit. I hope we will get results after the two leaders go along with us for our mediation," Erdogan told a group of journalists today.
  • His remarks follow Turkey's previous mediation successes, including brokering the critical grain deal between Russia and Ukraine in July 2022.
  • Erdogan remained optimistic about restoring the agreement, stating, "Our whole goal here is to take Russia's positive stance on the grain corridor issue through our phone conversations with Mr. [Russian leader Vladimir] Putin."

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