Uncompromising Russia. The war will end when the Ukrainians lay down their arms and fulfill the ultimatum – HNonline.sk

Putin also said that “special operation”, as the Kremlin survives a brutal war in a foreign country, it is proceeding according to plan and schedule.

According to Ankara Putin, Erdogan called for an immediate declaration of a ceasefire, the opening of humanitarian corridors and the signing of a peace agreement with Kiev. According to Turkish media, the call lasted about an hour.

Turkey, a NATO member state, has previously declared the Russian invasion of Ukraine unacceptable and offered to mediate in possible peace negotiations.

However, it has not yet imposed any sanctions on Moscow. Ankara has previously said it would be naive to believe that direct talks between Ukraine and Russia will yield results while fighting continues.

Diplomatic efforts continue on Sunday afternoon, after talking to Erdogan, Putin telephoned French President Emanuel Macron for an hour and three quarters. The details of this debate are still pending.

On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met in person with Putin in Moscow. He said today that he will continue to try to help resolve the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, even if the chances of success are not great.

In recent hours, Bennett has also spoken by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for the third time in two days. However, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not disclose any further details about the call.

Bennett has not yet joined the international condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The prime minister emphasizes the strong ties between Israel and Moscow. Because of this proximity to both warring parties, Israel offered to mediate.

After a three-hour meeting in Moscow, Bennett traveled to Berlin for a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Prior to meeting with Russian President Bennett, he consulted his mission with the United States, Germany and France.