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.