HULUSI AKAR

Turkiye can provide ship support for the evacuation of civilians and those wounded in Mariupol, the country’s defense minister said on Saturday.

“Coordination with Russian and Ukrainian officials in this regard is continuing,” Hulusi Akar told journalists.
Akar said that Turkiye continues its diplomatic efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Turkey is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said following the Munich Security Conference, Trend reports citing the Turkish media.

„The military activity is observed there”, Akar said. „This activity has some consequences. The media outlets spread this news. It is necessary to evaluate the news thoroughly because there is disinformation, fake news. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent some undesirable situations”.