President of Ukraine

President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with President of Türkiye 

5 January 2023 - 17:12

President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with President of Türkiye 

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The Head of State informed his colleague about the risks of escalation on the frontline and stated the need for further strengthening of the Ukrainian army. The leaders discussed the details of security cooperation between the two countries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan touched upon the topic of nuclear safety, in particular the situation at the ZNPP. The President of Ukraine stressed the need for complete demilitarization of the plant. 

The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners of war under Turkish mediation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the personal role of his Turkish colleague. 

The Head of State also noted Türkiye's readiness to take part in the implementation of the ten-step peace formula. The leaders called for the further functioning and expansion of the "grain corridor".