"Immediate Cessation of Military Operations Necessary": Lavrov and Cavusoglu Hold Phone Conversation

The Foreign Ministers of Russia and Turkey, Sergey Lavrov and Mevlut Cavusoglu, discussed the events occurring in Ukraine during a phone call, TASS reports, citing a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu stated, "The increase in military tension will not benefit anyone; it is necessary to immediately cease military operations." He also mentioned that Turkey is ready to initiate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, "if both parties wish to."