Zelenskyy and Erdoğan discussed Istanbul meeting: Share same vision
During a conversation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan finalized key details of the upcoming meeting in Türkiye, which is expected to serve as a catalyst for ending the war.
Zelenskyy had a conversation with Erdogan / © Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during which the parties finalized key details of the upcoming meeting in Turkey, which is expected to serve as a catalyst for ending the war.
The Ukrainian leader reported this on Monday, May 12.
“We discussed the main details of the meeting in Türkiye, which could help end the war. I’m grateful for the support and readiness at the highest level to promote diplomacy. We share the same view on the need for a ceasefire,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
According to him, Ukraine supports the creation of an international mechanism to monitor compliance with a ceasefire, if agreed upon.
“We are ready for direct negotiations with Putin. It’s very important that we all in Europe work together for long-term security guarantees. We will stay in constant contact with America,” the President added.
Zelenskyy also noted that he and Erdoğan agreed to continue joint efforts to establish peace.