Erdogan: Only Ankara can ensure progress in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

Only Ankara is able to ensure progress in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

According to him, Turkey today is the only country that can maintain close relations with both sides and ensure concrete progress by bringing the parties together.

In a speech in Ankara following a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Turkey is deeply feeling the effects of the Russian and Ukrainian crisis, especially with regard to energy and food prices.

“We cannot prevent exponential increases in oil and natural gas prices. We are greatly worried about the rising prices of raw materials used in the food industry,” he explained.