Erdogan calls for Russia-Ukraine truce

The president of Turkiye on Tuesday reiterated his call for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine as the war continues on its sixth day, Report informs, citing Anadolu Agency.

"Our call on both Russia and Ukraine is for them to cease their fire as soon as possible," Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a joint press conference alongside his Kosovar counterpart Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu at the presidential complex in Ankara.

Erdogan called on both Moscow and Kyiv to "make a good contribution to world peace."

Erdogan also hailed the possibility of EU accession for Ukraine, saying: "We appreciate the efforts to get Ukraine EU membership. But I ask the EU members, why does Turkiye's membership in the EU worry you?"

Calling on the bloc to show Turkiye the same "sensitivity" they did for Ukraine on accession, he asked: "Will you put Turkiye on the agenda when somebody attacks?"