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Updated: January 13, 2023

Italy Backs Turkey’s Peace Efforts For Russia, Ukraine

By Quadri Adejumo
January 13, 2023
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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.