Turkey's Erdogan tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy that Black Sea attacks are inexplicable
ANKARA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy that attacks by Russia and Ukraine on commercial vessels in the Black Sea were inexplicable and steps must be taken to stop these, according to a readout from his office on Thursday. NATO member Turkey, which has maintained cordial ties with both Moscow and Kyiv since Russia's full-scale…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently expressed Ukraine's readiness to halt attacks on Russian energy and export sectors during a meeting with the Dutch Prime Minister, Rob Jetten, at the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy shared this information via his Telegram channel, stating that Ukraine desires peace above all and is prepared to respond symmetrically if Moscow shows a similar willingness to de-escalate.
However, he noted that Russia is currently launching ballistic missile and drone strikes, which has compelled Ukraine to take protective measures for its citizens. Zelenskyy also appreciated the Netherlands' support, including military, energy, and financial assistance, and personally thanked Prime Minister Jetten for standing by Ukraine.
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