Erdoğan: Ukraine and Russia nearing ‘consensus’ on 4 of 6 key issues to ending the war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are nearing “consensus” on key points to resolve the Russia-Ukraine struggle. Turkey has been internet hosting diplomatic talks between the nations.

“We’ll proceed our talks with each Mr. Putin and Mr. Zelensky any longer as nicely,” Erdoğan mentioned, in accordance with his presidential workplace. “All our efforts purpose to create an environment of peace by bringing collectively the 2 leaders.”

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“As is understood, there may be virtually a consensus concerning such points as NATO, disarmament, collective safety and utilizing Russian as official language within the technical infrastructure works through the ongoing course of in Belarus,” the Turkish president added. “Nevertheless, there may be the problem of Crimea and Donbass, which is unattainable for Ukraine to consent to.”

“I feel Mr. Zelensky has displayed clever management with an understanding to take the problem to referendum by saying ‘That could be a resolution that have to be made by the complete Ukrainian individuals’,” Erdoğan added.

Ragip Soylu, Turkey bureau chief for Center-East Eye, claimed that the Turkish president plans to inform Putin, “Make an honourable exit in Ukraine and grow to be an architect of peace.”

In a speech commemorating the thirtieth day of the struggle, Zelenskyy mentioned, “With every day of our protection, we’re bringing the peace we’d like a lot nearer. We’re bringing victory nearer. As a result of on this struggle it’s merely unattainable for us to not win.”