Kremlin: We Are Closely Monitoring Zelensky and Erdogan Talks

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated today that "Russia will closely monitor the results of a meeting taking place in Turkey between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan," where a potential extension of the grain export agreement via the Black Sea will be discussed. Peskov also mentioned, "Russian President Vladimir Putin may speak with Erdogan soon, but no date has been set yet." Additionally, a senior Turkish official noted that "besides the grain agreement and a potential prisoner exchange, Erdogan and Zelensky will discuss efforts to end the war." He added that "a Turkish minister may visit Moscow for further discussions."