Erdogan, Putin Discuss Resuming Ukraine-Russia Talks in Istanbul
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call on July 18 to discuss reviving direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, as reported by Erdogan's office.
- Erdogan emphasized that launching a third round of negotiations is important and Turkey is ready to host them in Istanbul.
- Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov indicated that Kyiv aims for a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin.
- Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya explained that the Istanbul meetings are not genuine negotiations due to Russia's ultimatum-style positions.
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Unusual harmony between Zelensky and Peskov. Putin-Erdogan phone call: the Turkish leader ready to host the third round of talks
Erdogan, Putin discuss resuming Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin that launching a third round of negotiations is important and that Turkey is prepared to host discussions in Istanbul once both sides agree on a date.
Erdogan insists on continuation of Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul as soon as convenient dates determined
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a call with Vladimir Putin and stated the crucial importance of the third round of Russia-Ukraine talks, which he also proposed to hold in Istanbul, the Turkish presidential office reported on Friday.


Turkish and Russian Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone today about bilateral relations, Ukraine and the situation in Syria.
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