Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday (November 19) that he discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reviving the peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, Reuters reports.
"We believe it would be beneficial to reactivate the Istanbul process with a more comprehensive approach that addresses the problems," Erdogan said, adding that is Ankara is ready to discuss with Russia proposals that could lead to lasting peace and that it is important for the United States to be involved in the process.
A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "signals" about a set of U.S. proposals to end the war that Washington has discussed with Russia. Ukraine has had no role in preparing the proposals, the source said.
No face-to-face talks have taken place between Kyiv and Moscow since a meeting in Istanbul in July. Efforts to revive peace negotiations appear to be gaining momentum although Moscow has shown no sign of changing its terms for ending the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday (November 19) as word emerged that Washington was discussing possible peace conditions with Russia.
A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "signals" about a set of U.S. proposals to end the war that Washington has discussed with Russia. Ukraine has had no role in preparing the proposals, the source said.
Zelenskiy met Erdogan after visits to Greece, France and Spain. He has remained focused on the war effort and said on Tuesday (November 18) he was preparing to "reinvigorate negotiations" and discuss with Erdogan how to bring a "just peace" to Ukraine.
Zelenskiy is due to meet U.S. Army officials in Kyiv on Thursday (November 20).
