"It is now important to fully implement the grain export plan and back it up with concrete steps to return to the Istanbul talks. I have been saying since the beginning of the conflict that the war in Ukraine cannot be won. Despite the difficulties "on the ground," I am sure the crisis can be resolved at the negotiating table. I reminded Putin that we are ready to be a platform for his talks with Zelenskyy. We will continue dialogue with our Black Sea neighbor to contribute to regional and global peace," Erdogan said during his meeting with Putin, according to Report.
Russia reports shooting down 54 drones
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on 18 Sept. the repell of a massive drone attack, omitting any mention of an incident in Toropets, Tver Oblast, where a drone attack on a military facility reportedly caused a significant fire.
