President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump stated that Ankara is ready to join efforts to resume the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia to end the war.
This was reported by the Communications Directorate of the President of Turkey following the conversation on October 28. The leaders also discussed bilateral relations, regional and international issues.
Erdogan emphasized Turkey's readiness to support the resumption of diplomacy between Kyiv and Moscow. Specific proposals regarding the format, location, or timing of negotiations were not provided in the Turkish side's message.
Separately, the Turkish president stated that the Joint Defense Alliance of Mecca is closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen and is making efforts for a diplomatic settlement.
Regarding relations with the US, Erdogan confirmed the intention to expand cooperation in all areas. Trump, for his part, congratulated the president and people of Turkey on Republic Day and wished success for the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States.
Based on materials from: Communications Directorate of the President of Turkey, official statement of the Turkish side on X
