The head of the Ukrainian state informed about a conversation with Erdogan, noting that each of them is “friendly and substantial.” Zelensky thanked for the support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as for the intermediary role of Turkey during meetings with the Russian side in Istanbul.
“We discussed the current diplomatic situation and the possibilities that it opens now. President Erdogan clearly stated that any negotiations without Ukraine will not bring a sustainable world without Ukraine. We still understand all the risks and threats. The imitated, and not an honest world will definitely not hold on to Russia for even greater seizure of the territories,” he wrote.
Zelensky emphasized the readiness of Ukraine to meet with the illegitimate President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
“He noted that we are ready for any meeting formats in order to stop the murder and end the war. President Erdogan confirmed the readiness of his country to organize the summit of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, Russia and Turkey,” the president emphasized.
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Trump reported that on August 15 in Alaska in the United States he would meet with Putin, in particular, to discuss the probability of ending the war in Ukraine. According to NBC News, the White House examines the possibility of inviting Zelensky to a meeting in Alaska.
The head of the White House has repeatedly said that in the agreement on the world in Ukraine there will be an exchange of territories. This option was rejected in Ukraine (in particular Zelensky itself) and European allies of Ukraine.
On August 7, The New York Times called the three goals of Putin, which he probably wants to achieve on the issue of Ukraine: to prevent Ukraine’s membership in NATO, to limit the military potential of Ukraine and “lay the foundation” for the authorities more friendly in Ukraine. According to the publication, Putin considers a meeting with Trump the opportunity to achieve his goals in Ukraine.
On August 11, Trump said that he did not intend to conclude a peace agreement with Putin.
