Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia welcomes Türkiye's desire to contribute to the Ukrainian conflict settlement.
During a press briefing held on Friday in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan's capital, Peskov said Moscow welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks on the conflict.
"The Turkish president spoke about Türkiye's readiness and willingness to continue its intermediary activities and contribute to the peace process, which is welcomed by our country," Peskov said.
Asked if the Ukrainian issue was discussed by Central Asian leaders at the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Peskov said they "practically did not touch upon it."
In response to another question about whether US President Donald Trump will meet with representatives from Ukraine and the EU, the Kremlin spokesperson said Moscow has no information on the matter.
Trump earlier said US representatives will attend Saturday's meeting with representatives from Europe and Ukraine only "if there is a good chance for a deal."
Erdogan meets Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders on Friday during the International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat.
According to posts from the Turkish Presidency on X, Erdogan held one-on-one meetings with Putin, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhammedov.
He also spoke briefly with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of the forum’s family photo session.
The gatherings form part of Erdogan’s diplomatic engagements at the forum, held following the UN General Assembly’s designation of 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” and marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.
