Turkey Ready to Mediate Ukraine Conflict, Host Talks: FM Fidan
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is prepared to mediate the Ukrainian conflict and offer a venue for peace talks during discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
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Turkey has previously played a role in facilitating dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, including efforts related to grain exports.
MOSCOW, June 16. /TASS/. Turkey stands ready to act as a mediator in the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict and provide a venue for talks, visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during talks with top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov.
"In my opening remarks, I would like to address the topic of the conflict in Ukraine. I would like to reiterate that our country, Turkey, is ready to do everything in its power, including playing a mediatory role: either acting as a mediator itself or providing a platform for mediation, to bring this war to an end," he said.
"Because this destabilization, this escalation can lead to the further spread of the war, so, we must spare no effort to end it," he stressed.
Offene Fragen
- Will Russia accept Turkey's mediation offer?
- What specific terms would Turkey propose for talks?
