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Erdogan Urges Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine

Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who appealed for an urgent cessation of hostilities.

According to a Kremlin readout of the call, Putin told Erdogan that Ukraine’s negotiators should take a more “constructive approach” at talks, “fully taking into account the emerging realities”.

“It was underlined that the suspension of the special operation is only possible if Kyiv stops military operations and carries out well-known Russian demands,” said the Kremlin. Russia has been calling its invasion a “special operation”, BBC news reported.

Source: Oman News Agency