Erdogan hopes full ceasefire to contribute to Moscow-Kiev talks - Erdogan's Office
Istanbul, May 11 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday that a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine could create the necessary atmosphere for negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, the Turkish presidential administration said.
"Noting that a window of opportunity to achieve peace has opened, President Erdogan said that a comprehensive ceasefire would create the necessary environment for peace talks," Erdogan's office said.
Putin said on Saturday night that he would talk to Erdogan about the possibility of holding talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Putin suggested that Kiev and Moscow resume direct talks without any preconditions in Istanbul on May 15.
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