Turkish President Says Russia And Ukraine Both Have “Legitimate Concerns” Ahead Of Talks

Russia and Ukraine both have “legitimate concerns” heading into the next round of talks in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 

Erdogan said it “is possible to reach an agreement that can address both countries’ legitimate concerns,” in a speech before the meeting between the delegations started.

The Turkish President also passed on his “sincerest greetings” to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called “valuable friends of mine.”