Türkiye, Ukraine presidents discuss bilateral ties, key regional and global issues

By Gizem Nisa Demir

ISTANBUL (AA) —Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the request of Kyiv, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.

During the call, the two leaders discussed Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations as well as key regional and global issues, the directorate said on X.

President Erdogan highlighted the progress made in the ongoing direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, describing it as "valuable."

He expressed hope that "meaningful results on the ceasefire" would be achieved during the upcoming negotiation rounds, which are viewed as critical steps toward long-term peace.

Erdogan also conveyed Türkiye’s readiness to host a leaders-level summit to further support the peace process.

He noted that "the establishment of working groups in military, humanitarian, and political fields would pave the way for the summit."

The Turkish president reaffirmed Türkiye’s continued support for "Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," emphasizing Ankara’s role as a key mediator in the conflict.