According to the statement by the Presidency of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
The statement said, “The call addressed regional and global issues, particularly the Ukraine-Russia war. President Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye’s intensive efforts for the termination of the bloodshed and the establishment of lasting peace both in Ukraine and Palestinian lands. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to assume a facilitating role and host the peace talks for the restoration of peace in Ukraine.”
Furthermore, Erdoğan underlined the importance of restructuring the grain corridor and making it operational again, drawing attention to his ongoing diplomatic talks in this regard. The Turkish leader added that it is necessary to declare a ceasefire immediately and pave the way for peace in Ukraine.