“We note the important role of Türkiye and the United States in facilitating these discussions,” Trembley said.

The UN considers this process “a critical step towards creating the conditions for a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace in Ukraine,” and stands ready to support all meaningful efforts to that end,” she added.

The same day, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the discussion of the issue of prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine during the talks in Istanbul gives hope for the start of dialogue and achieving new results.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said they welcome Turkey’s mediation efforts, adding that European countries are planning their next steps to secure peace.

US President Donald Trump said he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that there won't be a real breakthrough between Russia and Ukraine until the meeting happens.