Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan.
Andriy Yermak expressed gratitude to Türkiye for providing the platform for the meeting with the Russian side in Istanbul on May 16; he also reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness to continue negotiations with Russia to achieve a ceasefire and establish a just and lasting peace.
“Ukraine is prepared for any diplomatic format that will produce results. We are open to all steps that can guarantee real security. More pressure must be applied on Russia to secure its agreement to an unconditional ceasefire and an end to its attacks. At this stage, sanctions may be the most effective tool,” said the Head of the Presidential Office.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye shared details of his visit to Russia.
The meeting was also attended by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, Deputy Heads of the Presidential Office Ihor Brusylo and Pavlo Palisa, as well as Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President Oleksandr Bevz.