Erdogan appreciated the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on the world order

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has “shaken the foundations of the global system” and its negative consequences are visible “in many areas,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. write “RIA News”.

During his speech at the Turkey-Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan summit in Turkmenistan, Erdogan said that Turkey is committed to stopping the fighting. According to the Turkish president, “the road to peace can be opened through an agreement on grain and an exchange of prisoners.” At the same time, Erdogan stressed that he continues negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

Erdogan has repeatedly spoken about the need for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to achieve peace. In November, the Turkish President declaredthat Turkey is trying to achieve the resumption of negotiations between the two countries. Then he added that Ankara would continue to cooperate with Moscow to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. According to Erdogan, he will continue “telephone diplomacy” with Putin.

On December 11, Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Putin and Zelensky. During talks with the Russian president, the Turkish president expressed hope that the Ukrainian crisis would “end as soon as possible.” During the second dialogue, Erdogan and Zelensky discussed the latest developments related to the crisis in Ukraine. The Turkish president also expressed hope that the problem with the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant would be resolved in the near future.

Russia’s special operation in Ukraine began on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the protection of the inhabitants of Donbass, as well as the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, its goals. During the special operation, Russian troops took full control of the LPR, as well as most of the DPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Subsequently, these territories became part of Russia.