Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that took place on August 12, 2025.
According to Zelensky, the discussion took place in a friendly atmosphere. He noted Turkey's positive attitude towards Ukraine and thanked them for supporting the country's sovereignty and mediating in communication with Russia. Special attention was paid to the current diplomatic situation and ways to resolve issues without Ukraine's involvement.
Zelensky's quote: 'An imitated, rather than honest, peace will not last long and will prompt Russia to seize more territories.'
The leaders had differing views on the situation but confirmed their readiness for negotiations and finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Erdogan also proposed holding a summit with the participation of the conflict countries, including the USA and Turkey.
Additionally, the parties discussed Turkey's participation in initiatives to stop violence and collaborate on the international stage, particularly within the framework of the UN General Assembly.
The key theme of the phone call between the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey was issues of diplomacy, supporting sovereignty, pathways to resolve the conflict, and the possibility of holding a summit to discuss the situation involving several countries.