Erdogan insists Russia's return of occupied territories to Ukraine will facilitate negotiations

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Erdogan asks Putin to return occupied territories to Ukraine
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10:55, 20.09.2022

He also noted that since 2014, at meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has been calling on him to return the annexed Crimea.



Erdogan said this in an interview with the American PBS channel.

This is what is needed and what is expected. In this matter, Mr. Guterres (UN Secretary General) has taken certain steps. There are steps we have taken. These steps and this return will really make our work easier,” Erdogan said.

He also noted that since 2014, at meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has been calling on him to return the annexed Crimea.

They are our compatriots too. We told them (the Russians) that if you take this step, it will calm us, calm Ukraine, and calm the Crimean Tatars. But, unfortunately, no steps have been taken in this direction since then,” the Turkish president said.

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Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.