Istanbul, 11 May 2025 (dpa/MIA) - Turkey is ready to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, an aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday.

The president's communications director said Erdoğan told Macron that Turkey would be ready to make any contribution to achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace, including hosting negotiations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier proposed direct talks between Kiev and Moscow in Istanbul, after Ukraine offered a full 30-day ceasefire beginning on Monday.

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