Russian President Vladimir Putin. Archival photoANKARA, May 30. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that Vladimir Putin organize talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Istanbul through the mediation of the UN. He announced the initiative during a telephone conversation, which was reported by the office of the Turkish leader.
"Erdogan proposed during negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to hold a meeting in Istanbul between the delegations of Russia, Ukraine and the UN" press release.
The Kremlin press service noted that when discussing Ukraine, politicians paid special attention to «the issues of ensuring safe navigation in the Black and Azov seas, eliminating the mine threat in their waters.» Putin also noted Moscow's readiness to facilitate the transit of goods through Black Sea. Since February 24, Russia has been conducting a military operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine. Vladimir Putin called its goal “to protect people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.” According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian army has completed the main tasks of the first stage — it has significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the department was the liberation of Donbass. Ankara has already acted as a negotiating platform for the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, subsequently discussions were held remotely. Political scientist: the attitude of the West to Ukraine is like a beef lover to a cow