Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that there was a new window of opportunity to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia after recent statements by the two countries, adding he hoped this opportunity would not be squandered.

Türkiye has become a country which the world sees as a key actor for peace diplomacy, global-scale aid, support, and mediation, the nation`s president said Monday.

"Earlier, we spoke with Ukrainian President [Volodymyr] Zelensky. Last week, we also discussed this [Ukraine] issue with US President Trump, talking about the steps we could take to stop the bloodshed. We also support my dear friend [US President Donald] Trump`s will to resolve hot conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. Thanks be to God, Türkiye has become a country sought after for aid, support, and mediation in global peace diplomacy", - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

On ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fourth year, Erdoğan said that "as the only country trusted by all sides", Türkiye is ready to contribute to Thursday`s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul and will gladly host them. “Recent contacts in the Russia-Ukraine war have opened up new opportunities", said the Turkish leader, adding that he believes this chance "will not be wasted".