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Turkey's Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a planned second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will pave the way for peace in a phone call with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a readout issued by the Turkish presidency.

Erdogan also said it is important that both parties join the talks with strong delegations, adding that a meeting between leaders of the countries following talks could contribute further to the peace process.