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According to CCTV News on March 17, an adviser to the director of the office of the President of Ukraine said that it may take a few days to a week for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace treaty.
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At the same time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation in Russia and Ukraine and express his willingness to further develop economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, including projects in the field of strategic energy.
Ukraine: It may take a few days to a week and a half for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace treaty
According to CCTV news, on the 17th local time, Podolyak, adviser to the director of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that Russia and Ukraine may take a few days to a week to reach a peace treaty. Podoriac also said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy could take place in recent weeks after the text of the agreement is finalized.
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It should be noted that the Turkish foreign minister said that the hopes of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine are rising. According to CCTV news, on March 17, local time, Turkish Foreign Minister Cavushoglu said after visiting Ukraine that the hopes of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine are rising.
On the same day, After holding talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kureba in Lviv, Chavushoglu said that he briefed Foreign Minister Kureba on his visit to Moscow and his own feelings, and stressed that the foundation should be laid for the realization of a meeting between the leaders of the two countries as soon as possible.
Chavushoglu said his visit to Russia and Ukraine could hardly say exactly how the war would affect the war, but hopes of a ceasefire between the two sides had increased. If the two sides agree on issues that are close to each other, there is a possibility that the leaders of the two countries will meet. The Turkish side has always adhered to the principled position of being willing to serve as a bridge for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, and has been actively mediating for the end of the conflict.
The President of Turkey has a telephone conversation with the President of Russia
According to CCTV news, on March 17, local time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two sides discussed the latest situation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the humanitarian situation on the ground, gave a positive evaluation of the results of the recent foreign ministers' talks held in Antalya, and expressed their willingness to further develop economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, including projects in the field of strategic energy.
Erdogan said in the call that if a permanent ceasefire is announced, it will pave the way for finding a long-term solution. Reaching a compromise on some issues requires talks between the leaders of the two countries. Erdogan reiterated his willingness to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Istanbul or Ankara. He also noted that attention should be paid to the humanitarian situation on the ground and that humanitarian corridors should be operated effectively in both directions.
During the talks, Erdogan thanked the Russian side for assisting in the evacuation of Turkish citizens from Ukraine and the withdrawal of Turkish cargo ships from Russian ports. The two sides agreed to continue contacts at all levels.
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