Turkey is under no illusions and is aware of the likelihood of finding an easy solution to the Russia-Ukraine war, however, the latest meeting between the two countries in Istanbul has given the world hope for a resolution to the crisis, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said Tuesday, TurkicWorld reports to the reference DailySabah.

“We have no illusions about the prospects about an easy solution but Turkey will always push for peace and stability by facilitating and mediating between Ukraine and Russia. Our region cannot afford more conflict and humanitarian crises,” Altun said on Twitter.

Noting that Ankara continues to undertake an active role in the solution of global and regional crises, Altun said Turkey always aims to provide a road map toward a sustainable global system and does everything in its power to end the war through effective diplomacy under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership.

“Our Foreign Ministry and diplomatic missions have been conducting mediation between the two sides. These efforts testify to the fact that Turkey is a power that meets with both sides and brings the parties to the table,” Altun said. He also noted that the latest peace talks in Istanbul took place as a result of Erdogan’s initiative.