“I do not want to be a pessimist, but the picture, which I see, is not very promising. Military actions do not inspire optimism.” This was stated by the press secretary of the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalyn on the air CNN TURK channel.
On the question of what he thinks about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Kalyne said that if attacks on Ukrainian cities continue, to keep the Ukrainian side at the negotiating table will be more difficult.
“The Ukrainian side has still demonstrated the desire to continue negotiations with the proposal of Turkey, but Russia has some unrealistic maximalist demands,” he said.
According to him, at the moment the focus is on the end of the war and the decision on the cease-fire at the negotiating table.
“Escalating by Russia will not contribute to a peaceful process. Unfortunately, today there have been some events, and I am a little afraid that the situation will deteriorate in the coming days,” the spokesman for Erdogan stressed.
Kalyn noted that Turkey is an important ally of the West in difficult times.
“Our Western colleagues told us:” It is extremely important that you keep the channels of communication with Russia openly, do not burn all bridges with Russia. “
When asked, as he appreciates the nomination by Russia of his nuclear “trump card,” Kalyn said that Russia in vain makes a nuclear issue on the agenda.
“This is a very wrong tactic – to endure a nuclear issue on the agenda. This is a very wrong approach and shows a weakness rather than power. I hope that it will not reach this. Unfortunately, even if from Russia and sounded some reasonable requirements Previously, this war crossed everything. All these processes weaken Russia in economic and military relations, “said Ibrahim Kalyn.