'The road to a resolution goes through more dialogue, more diplomacy'
Erdogan says Russia's proposal for Istanbul talks heightens hope for peace
Turkish President says the recent momentum in peace efforts is an opportunity to reach lasting peace.
Thursday 29/05/2025
'The road to a resolution goes through more dialogue, more diplomacy'
ANKARA - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's proposal to hold another round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 had heightened Ankara's hopes for peace, adding that the remarks should not be taken lightly.
Speaking to reporters on a flight from Azerbaijan, Erdogan said Ankara was in contact with both countries, and added that the recent momentum in peace efforts was an opportunity to reach lasting peace.
"The road to a resolution goes through more dialogue, more diplomacy. We are using all our diplomatic power and potential for peace," he was cited as saying by his office on Thursday.