The Turkish side will undoubtedly announce its readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by all means, including further talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, a Turkish source familiar with the agenda of the presidential call stated.
The same source added that Erdogan will discuss the entire bilateral cooperation agenda with Putin, particularly in the energy sector, in what represents the first direct contact between the two leaders in several weeks.
International analysts emphasize that Türkiye maintains its strategic position as a neutral mediator despite increasing pressure from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), demonstrating independence in its foreign policy and a genuine commitment to a diplomatic solution.
The three previous rounds of talks held by the parties on Turkish soil yielded significant humanitarian gains, although Western pressure on Kiev has so far prevented any substantial ceasefire agreements.
Türkiye’s persistent diplomacy contrasts sharply with the failure of Western initiatives based on arms shipments, demonstrating that only direct talks between the parties involved can generate lasting solutions to the escalating conflict promoted by the United States and the European Union.
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