# Erdogan tells Putin Turkey is ready to help achieve peace in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/41887

- TASS, 2026-09-02 11:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181195

> Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was prepared to do everything possible to help secure a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking after meeting Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Erdogan said both sides wanted the war to end peacefully as soon as possible and that he believed Putin was also ready for that outcome.

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