There is more than a little hope for peace in the war between Ukraine and Russia.

We will work to bring the sides closer together, Erdogan told reporters after returning from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in The Hague.

We attach great importance and priority to diplomacy for conflict resolution. Our region has already exhausted its share of instability and conflicts.

It is now necessary to alleviate the situation in our region, and thus throughout the world, by building stability and opening the gates of peace.

This is expected by all. It is especially expected from Türkiye, he said.

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