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Turkey Hosts Ukraine President for War and Energy Talks
5 Apr
Summary
- Leaders discussed Ukraine war peace efforts and regional developments.
- Joint projects in gas infrastructure and field development were explored.
- Turkey emphasized Black Sea navigation safety and energy supply security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Istanbul on Saturday to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The high-level talks focused on ongoing peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, regional developments, and energy security. Both leaders explored opportunities for joint projects, including the development of gas infrastructure and fields.
President Erdogan stressed Turkey's commitment to ensuring safety in the Black Sea and the security of energy supplies. This meeting followed Erdogan's recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had raised concerns about Ukrainian actions targeting a key Russia-Turkey gas pipeline. Zelensky also aimed to discuss a potential truce over Orthodox Easter, with Kyiv seeking a halt in attacks on energy infrastructure.
