Erdogan called Macron: As Turkey responded to Putin's initiative to negotiate

Information on the contacts of Turkish and French presidents appeared in the morning of May 11. It is indicated that the policy discussed bilateral relations and global issues during the conversation. Among other things, Erdogan voiced his proposals for the Russian-Ukrainian war. The official stated that there was a turning point between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, and he, in turn, is ready to help with negotiations.

"Turkey is ready to do everything possible, including negotiations, to ensure ceasefire and long peace. It is important to continue cooperation in starting constant peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and in carrying out the processes of restoration of Ukraine," said Erdogan. On the eve of May 10, information from Turkey's Foreign Ministry appeared, which was written by Reuters. According to the agency, Ankara is ready to take care of the ceasefire regime in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

"Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan added that Turkey is ready to take on the ceasefire regime in Ukraine, if it is established," the Anthonymony source agency said. It should be noted that on the night of May 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he was ready to start a direct negotiation with Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin head reported that the delegation meeting could take place in Istanbul on Thursday on May 15.

The Russian president also noted that he plans to meet with Recep Erdogan on this issue: in what format, personally or online - is not indicated. Meanwhile, a comment from Putin Yuri Ushakov's advisor appeared: he said that negotiations would begin taking into account territorial realities. In the morning of May 11, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Putin's statement.