Erdogan proposed negotiations between Zelensky and Putin in Istanbul.

According to ТСН: The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, suggested holding direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. He emphasized his country's readiness to continue diplomatic efforts to ensure direct contact between the parties aimed at achieving 'a fair and lasting peace'.

This information was reported by the Communications Directorate of the Turkish President's Administration.

Coalition Meeting and Peace Proposal

Erdogan participated in an online meeting of the 'coalition of the willing' leaders' summit, where current issues of the Russian-Ukrainian war and ways to end it were discussed. At this meeting, which involved representatives from 35 countries, he put forward a concrete idea.

'The President noted that Turkey will continue its diplomatic efforts to facilitate direct contact between the parties for the quickest possible achievement of a fair and lasting peace,' the statement from his office reads.

Erdogan indicated that direct negotiations could take place in Istanbul. Turkey is already maintaining contacts with both the Ukrainian and Russian sides on this issue.

Condition for Negotiations: Ceasefire of Energy Strikes

During the meeting, there was also an opinion expressed that a ceasefire covering energy and port infrastructure could become an important condition for starting negotiations on a comprehensive peace agreement between the parties.

This proposal indicates Turkey's active search for ways to create conditions that minimize economic and humanitarian losses, laying the groundwork for long-term political agreements.

It is worth noting that during the online summit of the 'coalition of the willing', President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky urged partners not to forget about the ongoing war despite the conduct of negotiations.