Recognition of the annexation of Crimea and the independence of Donbass is practically the cornerstone in the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia. The demands of the Russian Federation are quite ambitious and " In an interview with CNN, he shared his vision of the negotiation process between the countries.
Recognition of Crimea as Russian has been on Russia’s agenda for 8 years, but Ibrahim Kalin sees no room for compromise on this issue.
" We did not recognize the annexation of Crimea, like the rest of the world, even China did not recognize the annexation of Crimea... They [the Russians] really should come up with some other ideas, ”said the spokesman on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2022.
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Turkey was one of the first countries to offer to mediate in the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia. With the assistance of the Turkish side, on March 10, a meeting was held in Istanbul at the level of the heads of the ministries of foreign affairs of the countries. The next round of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will also be held in Turkey on March 29-31.
Turkish President Erdogan expressed hope that the parties will agree on problematic issues so that Zelensky's meeting with Putin becomes possible.
" And our president said: I am ready to help you meet, in Turkey or somewhere. We believe that only thanks to this meeting the war will end,"
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President Erdogan is constantly in touch with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts and is making every effort to achieve a ceasefire..
When asked by a journalist whether Putin listens to Erdogan, the spokesman notes that " According to him, the President of the Russian Federation does not trust the vast majority of NATO countries and does not want to conduct a dialogue with them.. However, it is simply necessary to communicate with the Russian side and it is desirable for those whom they trust..
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Recall, earlier it became known what requirements Russia prepared for Ukraine for the next round of negotiations in Turkey..