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Turkey expects Russia-Ukraine meeting in Istanbul to be productive, says Fidan

Turkey expects Russia-Ukraine meeting in Istanbul to be productive, says Fidan

The second round of Russia-Ukraine talks has begun in Istanbul. Before the start, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan delivered a speech, the main points of which are as follows:

  • The purpose of the meeting of the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul is to discuss preparations for a possible meeting at the leadership level.
  • The meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul aims to make progress on humanitarian issues, particularly regarding the exchange of prisoners.
  • The delegations will discuss prospects for a ceasefire and share their positions during the Istanbul meeting.
  • Turkey expects that the Russia-Ukraine meeting in Istanbul will be productive.
  • Turkey is ready to do everything necessary to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
  • Erdoğan is in contact with Putin and Zelenskyy on the issue of Ukraine talks.
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