Recep Tayyip Erdogan
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It is clear that attacks against civilian vessels and actions that further escalate tensions in the Black Sea serve no one’s interests,”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan urged both Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea at a joint news conference with Zelenskyy in Istanbul.
“tangible results can be achieved through diplomacy”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan said Turkiye's hosting of several rounds of Russia-Ukraine talks showed that tangible results can be achieved through diplomacy.
“I believe that reaching an agreement on this issue would also give fresh impetus to efforts to secure lasting peace in Ukraine,”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan said talks to restore safe navigation in the Black Sea would continue.
“I would like to emphasise that we stand ready to make every possible effort to pave the way for peace”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan said Turkiye stands ready to make every possible effort to pave the way for peace.
“At this point, we maintain that there can be no losers in a just peace,”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan welcomed renewed diplomatic momentum behind efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, citing US President Donald Trump's initiative.
“We cannot accept these attacks under any circumstances, regardless of who carries them out or what justification is offered,”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels were unacceptable regardless of who carries them out.
“We call on all parties to act responsibly on this matter.”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
Erdogan called on all parties to act responsibly amid strikes on commercial shipping in the Black Sea.
“as soon as possible”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-23
Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to the Gaza ceasefire and demanded reconstruction begin immediately.