[Cyprus Times] Erdogan: Putin-Zelensky meeting may take place in Istanbul

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may take place, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said, noting that he will talk to Putin later today and the date will be set by them.

In remarks after Friday prayers, the Turkish president said he spoke with Zelenski yesterday and with the Russian president today.

"In our talks with both leaders, let me say as a result of the preliminary negotiations, we expressed that we can now hold a meeting of the leaders at a higher level, to host them and to take a step, especially in Crimea and Donbas," he said.

According to the Turkish President, Mr. Zelensky has a positive view and Mr Putin had a positive approach earlier.

The date will be determined by them, if we can hold the leaders' summit in Istanbul and turn the negative trend into a positive one, we will be very satisfied as Turkey," the Turkish President said.

Source: CNA

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