Erdogan's Mediating Role: A Hope for Peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a definitive outcome from Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Despite negotiations in Istanbul, no ceasefire was agreed. Erdogan emphasized Turkey's commitment to mediating between the two nations and advocated for ongoing dialogue to achieve peace.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Istanbul | Updated: 17-05-2025 15:31 IST | Created: 17-05-2025 15:31 IST
Erdogan's Mediating Role: A Hope for Peace
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan remains hopeful for a concrete outcome from the latest peace discussions between Russia and Ukraine. He shared these sentiments with journalists after returning from Albania.

The face-to-face talks held in Istanbul marked the first such meeting since March 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. However, the meeting concluded without reaching a ceasefire agreement.

Determined to maintain its mediating stance, Turkey continues to urge dialogue and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with Erdogan emphasizing the importance of ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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