News - Turkey announces readiness to mediate on Ukraine issue

The conflict in Ukraine may spread beyond the borders of the region, and there is a risk of using nuclear weapons, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at a press conference in Ankara. Fidan added that Turkey is ready to mediate on the Ukraine issue and supports a peaceful settlement of this conflict as soon as possible. "We [i.e. Turkey] consider it important to start negotiations for a peaceful settlement, and we are ready to make mediation efforts," said the Turkish FM, calling a cease-fire in the region a priority issue.