Ukraine peace ‘not far away’, says Erdogan after meeting with Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Dec 12.
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- Erdogan and Putin discussed "comprehensive peace efforts" in Turkmenistan, with Turkey offering support.
- Erdogan aims to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace plan with US President Trump, believing "peace is not far away."
- Erdogan proposed a limited ceasefire focusing on energy facilities and ports, emphasising safe Black Sea navigation.
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ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, fresh from a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said he hopes to discuss a Ukraine-Russia peace plan with US President Donald Trump, adding that “peace is not far away”.
Mr Erdogan met the Russian leader in Turkmenistan on Dec 12, and they evaluated “comprehensive peace efforts” to end the war, a statement from Mr Erdogan’s office said on Dec 12, with Turkey reiterating its readiness to support peace efforts.
“After this meeting with Putin, we hope to have the opportunity to discuss the peace plan with US President Trump as well. Peace is not far away; we see that,” Mr Erdogan told reporters on his return flight from Turkmenistan.
Mr Erdogan had told his Russian counterpart on Dec 12 that a limited ceasefire in the war, focused on energy facilities and ports in particular, could be beneficial.
“The Black Sea should not be seen as a battleground. Such a situation would only harm Russia and Ukraine,” Mr Erdogan said, in comments released by his office on Dec 13.
“Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea. This must be ensured.”
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Dec 12, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels
Russia attacked two Ukrainian ports on Dec 12, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels.
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