According to Ukrinform, this was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening video address, commenting on the silence from the Russian side in response to the proposal for a meeting in Türkiye.
“I’ve just spoken with President Erdoğan of Türkiye. It was a meaningful conversation. I’m grateful to the President for the support. I reaffirmed to him my readiness for direct and substantive negotiations with Putin. Ukraine has always supported diplomacy. I’m ready to come to Türkiye,” Zelensky said.
The Head of State emphasized that the world still has not received a clear response from Russia to the numerous proposals for a ceasefire, as Russian shelling and assaults continue.
“Moscow has remained silent all day regarding the proposal for a direct meeting. A very strange silence. One way or another, Russia will have to end this war – and the sooner, the better. There is no sense in continuing the killing. President Erdoğan has expressed full readiness to host the meeting. It is important that President Trump fully supports the meeting, and we would like him to find an opportunity to come to Türkiye,” the President said.
Zelensky also underscored that Ukraine did not want this war for a single moment from the very beginning.
“Together with our partners, we are working to ensure security, preparing a solid foundation for peace, and taking joint action to make diplomacy truly work,” he added.
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