Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] Resolution of the conflict in Ukraine in the current 2024 is unlikely, said the head of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, on CNN Türk on March 18.
“We see that in Europe a number of politicians are gradually beginning to recognize the risks. Europe should worry more than us. But as for 2024, to be honest, we do not see the basis for a solution,” the Turkish diplomat said.
At the same time, Hakan Fidan noted that he sees some hopes for resolving the conflict in 2025, but everything depends on the circumstances that develop at that time. The head of the foreign policy department also called the recent statements by European politicians in favor of escalation dangerous. The diplomat drew attention to the fact that Turkey is extremely concerned about the growing risk of escalation, as Ankara fears the possible spread of the conflict to the region.
As Regnum reported, the Russian side has repeatedly stated its readiness to negotiate a settlement to the Ukrainian crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with journalist Dmitry Kiselev, emphasized that Moscow remains ready for negotiations on Ukraine, but they must be based on current realities.
On March 12, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at a meeting with foreign ambassadors, said that plans for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine can only be implemented with the participation of Russia. According to him, any initiatives that do not include the interests of the Russian side will not bring results.
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