“We are already conducting a dialogue with Turkey on strengthening security in the Black Sea,” Zhovkva told RIA Novosti.

He explained that negotiations are underway on the issue of joining efforts in the "confrontation" with Russia.

According to Zhovkva, the Black Sea is an important and priority region for Ukraine.

“We should also talk about this with NATO members.

Because for them it is also a priority region, ”he said.

Earlier, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that his country is monitoring tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

In December, the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov commented on the possible role of Turkey in resolving the situation in Ukraine.