“We are for peace in the region ... We have discussed these issues many times with friendly Russia and especially with Mr. (Russian President Vladimir. -
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We are ready for mediation, conducting negotiations with both Ukraine and Mr Putin, ”NTV quoted him as saying.
Erdogan noted that Ankara would like to participate in resolving this issue.
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Erdogan in Sochi.
The Russian leader praised cooperation with Turkey on the situation in Syria and Libya.
Also, the Russian president thanked Erdogan for his position on the Turkish Stream.
Erdogan described the talks with the Russian leader as productive.