Turkey ready to observe potential ceasefire in Ukraine, source says
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a call with Kyiv and European leaders on May 10 that Turkey backed Ukraine's territorial integrity in its fight against Russia's invasion.
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ANKARA - Turkey is ready to undertake the duty to observe a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, its Foreign Minister said, during a “coalition of the willing” call with Kyiv's partners on May 10, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland – the so-called “coalition of the willing” – and Ukraine met in Kyiv on May 10. They agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire on May 12
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined the coalition of the willing call and emphasised Turkey's commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Turkish Foreign Ministry source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said.
Mr Fidan voiced Ankara's support for the efforts for the unconditional ceasefire and added that Turkey was ready to undertake the duty for observing the ceasefire in Ukraine if it is established, the source also said.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member Turkey has maintained cordial ties with both Kyiv and Moscow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It has voiced support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and provided it with military help, while opposing sanctions on Russia.
In March, Turkey's Defence Ministry said that it could contribute to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is declared.
In April, Ukrainian, British, French and Turkish military representatives met in Turkey to discuss Black Sea security after a possible ceasefire is agreed between Ukraine and Russia. REUTERS
