Erdogan tells Zelenskyy he hopes for headway on ceasefire in upcoming negotiations
During a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Turkish President Erdogan stressed progress in Istanbul talks and offered to host a leaders-level summit to secure lasting peace.
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Erdogan tells Zelenskyy he hopes for ceasefire progress in upcoming talks
Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting Ankara’s mediating role. / AA Archive
August 12, 2025
At Kiev’s request, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, the Turkish Communications Directorate reported.
The leaders discussed Türkiye-Ukraine ties and key regional and global developments.
Erdogan praised the progress in Ukraine-Russia negotiations hosted in Istanbul, calling it “valuable,” and voiced hope for “meaningful results on the ceasefire” in upcoming talks, seen as vital for achieving lasting peace.
