Erdogan's spokesperson says he defends return of Ukraine's territories

Turkey supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Ankara also supports the return of the occupied territories, including Crimea.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the statement of the Chief Advisor to the Turkish President Yalcin Topçu, quoted by Ukrinform.

The advisor to Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the statement at a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelal.

“Turkey, which supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, also advocates on all platforms that the return of the occupied territories, including Crimea, is a requirement of international law,” he said.

Topçu also noted that Turkey wants the ongoing occupation and war in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon to end.

During his visit to Turkey, Celiar spoke about the situation in Russia-occupied Crimea, the oppression of Crimean Tatars and the crimes of the Russian occupiers. This is Dzhelal's first trip to Turkey after his release from Russian captivity.

At the meeting, the representatives also expressed hope that Turkey, particularly Erdogan, would facilitate the release of Crimean Tatars and other Ukrainians from Russian captivity.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 09/10/2024