Russian President Vladimir Putin has not left Russia since the ICC issued an arrest warrant, and will not attend Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's inauguration.
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Putin has not left Russia after the ICC arrest warrant and will not attend Erdogan's inauguration
Putin will make a separate special visit to Turkey. After Putin, President Zelensky will come to Turkey.
During these visits, they are expected to discuss the matter of Russia's war and the grain agreement.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Turkey has been actively offering to act as a mediator for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Ankara's involvement has facilitated the resumption of Ukrainian food exports, which had been initially blocked by Russia.
Zelensky has repeatedly stated that he will be ready to meet with the Russian president only after the Russian troops have withdrawn from Ukraine.
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