Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is warning Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would “not be a wise act,” as tensions continue to boil between Moscow and Kyiv.
“I hope that Russia will not make an armed attack or occupy Ukraine. Such a step will not be a wise act for Russia or the region,” Erdoğan told broadcaster NTV during an interview on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
“There is a need for dialogue that will listen to Russia and eliminate their reasonable security concerns,” he added.
During the interview, Erdoğan said he invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to travel to Turkey and take part in a diplomatic session with Ukraine to find a path to peace, according to Reuters. The Turkish president said he is expecting to hear back from Moscow in regards to his offer.
Such an offer for mediation was first suggested in November, according to the news wire.
Erdoğan said comprehensive conversations are needed to discuss some security concerns Russia has aired and to detail why some of the demands Moscow has laid out are not reasonable, Reuters reported.
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