“Footage from Bucha and Irpin, and strikes on civilians in Kramatorsk overshadowed our efforts (toward settlement – ed.) … As a country trusted by both sides, we pursue our efforts. The Istanbul process still remains the most reliable one, being the shortest way out of the crisis,” Erdogan said.
The president of Turkey said he remained in contact with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, and stressed his readiness to help the two hold talks.
“There will be no winner in this war because all humanity will lose. In fact, as the conflict continues, both human losses and economic costs are increasing. Our world is drifting to great uncertainty,” the president said.
Erdogan also said that Turkey would continue its efforts to achieve a satisfactory outcome of the talks in Istanbul, which would satisfy both the parties and the international community.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, the latest round of talks between Ukraine and the Russian Federation took place in Istanbul on March 28.
