Putin talks to Erdoğan by phone, discussing grain deal and agreeing to meet in Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on the latter's visit to Turkiye. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye Quote: "President Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders agreed on Putin's visit to Turkiye." Details: Erdogan stressed that "no steps should be taken to escalate" the Russo-Ukrainian war and emphasised the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which he describes as a "bridge of peace".

He said a long-term halt to the Black Sea Initiative would not benefit anyone and that grain-hungry, low-income countries would be the most affected. Erdogan noted that grain prices, down 23% earlier, had increased by 15% in the past two weeks.

Erdogan added that Turkiye would further intensify efforts and diplomacy to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative. For reference: On the basis of an ICC warrant, Putin faces arrest in any of the 123 countries that have ratified the Rome Statute. Turkiye has not ratified this document and does not recognise the Hague Court's jurisdiction.

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