Erdogan Calls for Direct Zelenskyy-Putin Talks in Istanbul

Turkey's Erdogan Urges Direct Zelenskyy-Putin Talks Amidst Ukraine Conflict President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has publicly advocated for direct negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The proposed location for these talks is Istanbul, Turkey. This call comes after a series of meetings between Ukrainian and Russian delegations. The video suggests that a meeting could take place as early as next week. According to the video, President Zelenskyy stated, "For further progress towards peace, there must be a ceasefire." His chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, added that Kyiv is prepared to engage in constructive discussions and travel to Istanbul for negotiations with Russia. However, Yermak stressed the importance of receiving proposals from Moscow regarding a ceasefire and achieving peace. The video also mentions a previous meeting in Istanbul, highlighting the prisoner exchange as a significant achievement. The overall tone suggests a cautious optimism for the possibility of direct negotiations, but emphasizes the need for a ceasefire as a precondition. The continued efforts towards peace are a positive note.