Holding a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the declaration of the permanent cease-fire with Ukraine would pave way for a long-term solution.
Erdoğan reiterated his offer to host Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul or Ankara.
According to the information gained from the presidential sources, Erdoğan told Putin that agreement on certain issues could require a meeting between the leaders.
DISCUSSION WITH ROMANIAN PRESIDENT
In a separate phone call, Erdoğan discussed the humanitarian situation and latest developments in Ukraine with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis.
He said Turkey has been "exerting great efforts in order for peace to be ensured between Russia and Ukraine," while also providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and its neighbors, including Romania, who are facing an influx of refugees.
The two leaders agreed to enhance "cooperation and coordination in the management of the forced migration caused by the war, as well as measures with regard to the repercussions of this process on various sectors," the Communications Directorate said.
The Russia-Ukraine war, which started on Feb. 24, has drawn international condemnation, led to financial restrictions on Moscow, and spurred an exodus of global firms from Russia.
At least 780 civilians have been killed and 1,252 injured in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, according to the UN, which has said that conditions on the ground make it difficult to verify the true number.
Around 3.2 million people have also fled to neighboring countries, said the UN refugee agency.
