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It is also essential that our partners ensure monitoring of the ceasefire,
he said, reiterating Kyiv’s readiness for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin
During the call, President Erdoğan emphasized the significance of the will to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support at every stage of the process,
it added
President Erdoğan and I agreed to continue our joint efforts to ensure peace,
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We also support my dear friend (U.S. President Donald) Trump’s will to resolve hot conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. Thanks be to God, Türkiye has become a country sought after for aid, support, and mediation in global peace diplomacy,
Erdoğan added after the cabinet meetingWe view the PKK’s dissolution announcement as a decision that includes all its branches, especially in northern Iraq, Syria, and Europe,
he addedWe took a very clear stance both on the heinous terrorist attack in (Indian-administered) Jammu and Kashmir and on the missile strikes targeting Pakistan. While openly declaring our support for the brotherly people of Pakistan, we also made intense efforts to de-escalate the tension, which had risen to very dangerous levels,
he saidA new window of opportunity has opened with the recent contacts. We hope that this opportunity will not be wasted,
Erdogan said Monday, following his call with Zelensky
It is important that President Trump fully supports the meeting, and we would like him to find the opportunity to be in Turkey,
Zelensky said in his evening addressUkraine always supports diplomacy. I am ready to be in Turkey. Unfortunately, the world still has not received a clear answer from Russia regarding numerous proposals for a ceasefire,
Zelensky said in his evening addressIf the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions,
he warnedYou may have a good result out of the Thursday meeting in Turkey … and I believe the two leaders are going to be there. I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there. There's a possibility of it, I guess, if I think things can happen, but we've got to get it done,
Mr Trump said in the White House yesterday
On the issue of the Ukraine crisis, China's position has been consistently clear, and we support all efforts dedicated to peace,
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular news conference in Beijing
China is ready to act in accordance with the aspirations of the parties concerned, work together with the international community, and continue to play a constructive role for the final resolution of the crisis and the realization of a lasting peace,
said LinWe await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow (Monday), to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy.... And I will be waiting for Putin in Turkiye on Thursday."
In a post on X, Ukraine's president said
Ukraine demands a ceasefire before talks begin, while Russia prefers to start negotiations prior to any truce being declared,
Fidan said, ... adding both
Despite this, our position is clear. We invite both parties to come together as soon as possible to initiate a ceasefire,
he statedDon't underestimate Thursday in Türkiye,
Trump said
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The language of ultimatums is unacceptable to Russia. It is not appropriate. You cannot talk to Russia in such a language,
Peskov told journalistsWe don't really believe, of course, but we hope,
Alla, who woke up to the sound of explosions, told AFPWe are ready for direct talks with Putin,
the Ukrainian leader confirmed again on Monday, after a call with Erdogan