Erdogan Champions Peace Talks, Seeks Ceasefire

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed optimism about the recent Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in Istanbul. During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Erdogan highlighted his hope for genuine progress leading to a ceasefire.

The Turkish presidency revealed in a statement that Erdogan reiterated his willingness to host a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders. He emphasized the importance of forming working groups addressing military, humanitarian, and political concerns to set the stage for such talks.

Erdogan's push for a leadership summit comes amid his continuous efforts to mediate between the two nations, aiming to bring lasting peace to the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)