Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he intends to call Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to ask him to hold Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul.
"Tomorrow, we have a conversation with Turkish President Mr. Erdogan, I would like to ask him to give him such an opportunity to negotiate in Turkey. I hope he will confirm his desire to promote peace in Ukraine, "Putin said after the announcement made to the press after the celebration of the 80th anniversary.
The Russian leader reminded that the Turkish side has repeatedly offered its services to hold talks between Moscow and Kiev to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
"President Erdogan has done a lot to organize them. I will remind you that as a result of these talks, a draft joint document was prepared, which initialed the head of the Kiev's negotiation group, but at the request of the West it was just thrown into the trash. "Putin complained.
