The Kremlin has declared that it will carefully watch the upcoming talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, which marks the 500th day since Moscow began its offensive in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted the importance of the dialogue and voiced his appreciation for Turkish President Erdogan’s mediation efforts. Peskov also did not exclude the possibility of talks between President Vladimir Putin and Erdogan in the future.

With regards to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish President Erdogan has maintained good ties with both sides, which has enabled him to be an effective mediator.

The Kremlin’s announcement that it will closely follow the talks implies that the results of the dialogue will have an impact on Moscow’s approach to the situation in Ukraine. The talks between the Ukrainian and Turkish leaders will not only be a milestone in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, but could also have potential consequences for their relationship with Turkey.

It is yet to be seen how the Kremlin will respond to the outcome of the talks. No matter what the results of the talks are, it is clear that the efforts of the Turkish leader have been and will continue to be invaluable.

The Kremlin’s announcement of its keen interest in the dialogue is indicative of the significance of the talks and the potential outcome.