In a statement following Sunday's one-hour call, the Turkish presidency said Erdogan had urged a halt to fighting to 'address humanitarian concerns' and 'seek a political solution' to the conflict. The war is now in its 11th day
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Pic/ AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office says he has called for an urgent cease-fire in Ukraine in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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In a statement following Sunday's one-hour call, the Turkish presidency said Erdogan had urged a halt to fighting to “address humanitarian concerns” and “seek a political solution” to the conflict. The war is now in its 11th day.
Erdogan called for the opening of humanitarian corridors and a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Turkey has extensive ties with both Russia and Ukraine and has sought to place itself as a mediator. It has invited both to a diplomatic forum in Antalya next week.
Erdogan's office said he told Putin that he was “ready to make every contribution" to resolving the crisis.
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