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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, May 11 /Xinhua/ — Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, the Kremlin press service reported.
“The Russian President’s initiative to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations, which are proposed to be held in Istanbul starting on May 15, was discussed in detail,” the statement said.
“Recep Tayyip Erdogan fully supported this Russian proposal, emphasizing his readiness to provide the Istanbul platform. The Turkish side will provide all possible assistance in organizing and holding negotiations aimed at achieving sustainable peace,” the Kremlin noted.
In addition, according to the Kremlin, V. Putin shared his impressions of the results of the celebratory events held in Moscow in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the international contacts at the highest level that took place during these days.
According to the Kremlin, the leaders of the two countries also expressed mutual interest in further expanding trade and investment ties, including the implementation of joint strategic projects in the energy sector.
Earlier, V. Putin proposed resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday that Russia’s proposed talks on the situation in Ukraine should take into account the results of the talks that were interrupted in 2022 and the situation “on the ground.” –0–