Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, APA reports citing the Turkish Ministry of National Defense.
Hulusi Akar stressed the importance of announcing a ceasefire as soon as possible to assist in the diplomatic solution and prevent the increase of casualties.
Moreover, the parties discussed the issue of the safe evacuation of civilians by land and sea in Mariupol.
Akar reiterated that Turkey will continue to do its part to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.