Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with Rezhep Taiip Erdogan passed the list of Ukrainian citizens held by Russia

Obvious priority - we try to strengthen our safety as possible, our strength, in order to return the just peace for all our land and all our people and for the Black Sea region as soon Istanbul. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Rezhep Taiip Erdogan and the Turkish people for supporting the independence and territorial integrity of our country, for the support of all our people. He expressed his gratitude to the Turkish leader for his efforts to liberate Ukrainian citizens from Russian captivity.

“Thanks to Turkey's mediation, we managed to achieve significant humanitarian results. We are now looking forward to further efforts. I passed the list of our citizens of Ukraine today, including the Crimean Tatars, which were repressed by Russia in the occupied territory of Ukraine and held in Russian prisons and camps in extremely cruel, inhumane conditions.

We have to release them all - both warriors, civilians and those who were captured in the protection of their people, and those who undergo Russian repression only because of who he or she is - Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars, all . . . Such Like Nariman Jalal, Lenie Umerov, Mustafayev server and all our other illegally captivated, ”the President emphasized.

During the meeting, the parties also paid considerable attention to the implementation of the formula of peace and preparing for the Global Peace Summit at the level of leaders, which is organized in Switzerland. "Obviously, the special role of Turkey deserves that the leadership of your state is manifested at the peace summit and in the joint work of the world majority for the full implementation of the formula of peace," the head of the Ukrainian state said.

At the same time, he emphasized that the format of the inaugural peace summit does not provide an invitation to participate in it. “We do not see how people who block, destroy and kill everything can be invited. We want to get the result - a fair peace for Ukraine. Therefore, initially, civilized countries of the world will develop a detailed plan and have a result, and only then will attract representatives of Russia - those who are ready for just peace, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Presidents of Ukraine and Turkey also discussed food security and stability in the Black Sea region. “The Ukrainian Maritime Corridor works with permanent efficiency - almost 30 million tons of cargo have already passed through the corridor. We are grateful to our Turkish partners for their constant cooperation. I am sure we can do much more. The entire Black Sea needs safety, and therefore it is necessary to stop Russian aggression, ”the Head of State said.

For his part, the President of the Turkish Republic emphasized the support of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. "It is very important that in the future there is a strong economy and a sustainable peace in Ukraine," said Regep TaiP Erdogan. He testified to Turkey's support of Ukraine's goals for Euro -Atlantic integration and declared his willingness to assist in the rebuilding of our country. “We provide strong support in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

In this context in January in Istanbul, we held a forum for reconstruction of Ukraine, ”said Turkish President. Rezhep TaiP Erdogan also emphasized that the Crimean Tatars are selflessly struggling for the restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and his state will continue to support the Crimean Tatar people. “The Crimean Tatars in Ukraine are one of the important factors in strengthening friendship between our two countries.