ISTANBUL Roman Abramovich also at negotiations

(Patria) - Ukrainian and Russian envoys met in Turkey, in the office of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. The Turkish leader addressed the negotiating delegations. Otherwise, these are the first face-to-face talks in more than two weeks, but hopes for any progress are not high.

Erdoğan said he was saddened that the conflict had entered its fifth week. Turkey, a NATO member, has good relations with both countries and wants to mediate the negotiations. Erdoğan was previously against the sanctions imposed on Russia, but also called for an immediate ceasefire.

Erdoğan said he expects solid outcomes from the negotiations, emphasizing that peace will have no losers. "You are laying the foundations of peace with the directives of your leaders. A current ceasefire and peace would benefit everyone," said the Turkish president, who received applause after his speech.

Reuters reports that Roman Abramovich is at the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. Let us remind you, the spokesperson for the oligarch and billionaire Roman Abramovich confirmed that they suspect Abramovich was poisoned during earlier negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine this morning before dawn. Kyiv is seeking a ceasefire without compromise on territory and sovereignty.