According to a statement from Erdogan’s administration, the Turkish leader reiterated his commitment to facilitating dialogue, noting:
“Erdogan stated that it is important to begin the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and that Turkey remains ready to host the talks in Istanbul as soon as suitable dates are agreed upon.”
The Kremlin confirmed that President Putin remains fundamentally committed to pursuing a political and diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations between Moscow and Ankara, as well as regional and global issues — including the recent Israeli strikes on Syria.
Earlier this year, for the first time since 2022, Russia and Ukraine held two rounds of direct peace talks in Istanbul — on May 16 and June 2. These meetings resulted in agreements on the exchange of prisoners of war and wounded soldiers, and the exchange of preliminary memorandums outlining possible terms for conflict resolution.
