By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: Recep Erdogan throws Turkey’s support behind Ukraine
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
World

Recep Erdogan throws Turkey’s support behind Ukraine

On Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Turkey's support for Ukraine and warned that a nuclear power plant controlled by invadin...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief August 19, 2022
Updated August 19, 2022 at 10:40 AM
Share
Recep Erdogan throws Turkey’s support behind Ukraine
SHARE
Recep Erdogan throws Turkey’s support behind Ukraine
On Thursday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Turkey's support for Ukraine and warned that a nuclear power plant controlled by invading Russian soldiers could experience "another Chernobyl" tragedy.

Just two weeks after travelling to Sochi for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Turkish leader met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Lviv. During those meetings, the two leaders committed to enhancing their economic cooperation.

Erdogan, though, assured reporters that Turkey, a member of NATO, was still firmly on Ukraine's side in the war and would keep up its diplomatic efforts to put a stop to the hostilities.

“While continuing our efforts to find a solution, we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends,” Erdogan said.

His talks with Zelensky and visiting UN chief Antonio Guterres — both men’s first since Russia’s February invasion — came with global alarm rising about fighting that has raged around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The Russian-held facility has been experiencing days of shelling.

“We are worried. We do not want another Chernobyl,” said the Turkish leader.

Erdogan only mentioned Putin once in his comments to reporters.

“We discussed the exchange of prisoners of war and our initiatives in this regard,” Erdogan said.

“We will continue to talk about that with Mr. Putin.”
Tags: World

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us