Erdogan says to talk with Putin, Trump over summit on Ukraine

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Turkish President Erdogan said on Friday that he may speak with Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump this week to explore the possibility of holding a summit in Istanbul.

Erdogan said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings with the Russian and Ukrainian delegations before the start of the third round of talks over the Ukraine crisis held in Istanbul on Wednesday. He added that, prior to their arrival in Istanbul, the Ukrainian delegation also met with him in Ankara.

During the peace talks, the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed over ceasefire terms and the prospect of a presidential summit. The Russian delegation said such a meeting is not under consideration until certain processes are completed.

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