Italy Backs Turkey’s Peace Efforts For Russia, Ukraine

Italy supports the negotiation efforts spearheaded by Turkey between Russia and Ukraine.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani said on Friday.

Tajani said; “Thanks to its geostrategic position and relations with all sides, Turkey plays a key role in the start of peace talks.

“It’s important that efforts to persuade Russia continue until the Russian side is open to talking about terms of a cease-fire and fair peace talks under Kyiv’s full ownership."

Underlining that there cannot be peace without justice, the Italian minister said, “Turkey can definitely make a difference on a diplomatic level with other international players."

He added; "The grain deal was the biggest example of this and Italy has appreciated the positive outcome of the Ankara-led facilitation process.”

Turkey since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war has been striving to mediate peace between both countries.