POLITICS
29.11.2021 | 19:35
Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, despite having angered Moscow by selling armed drones to Kyiv earlier this year amid tensions in eastern Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters on a flight from Turkmenistan, Erdogan was cited as saying by NTV and other media Turkey wanted the Black Sea region to be in peace, adding he was discussing the issue with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin frequently.
“Whether it is as a mediator or speaking to them about the issue, by holding these talks with Ukraine and Mr Putin, God willing, we want to have a part in the solution of this,” he was cited as saying.
Asked about Erdogan’s offer, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment.
Meantime, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announced that Kiyev on Friday gave the names of 450 Ukrainian citizens to Moscow through the Turkish leader, who were allegedly detained in Donbas, Russia, and was expecting a response from Moscow.
