Turkey has made its preparations and is ready for the planned Mariupol evacuation of both Turkish and other civilians, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Tuesday, indicating that Ankara is in contact with the warring sides on the issue, AzVision.az reports citing the Turkish media.
“We are in constant contact with the defense ministries of Russia and Ukraine. As Turkey, we have done and continue to do what is necessary to carry out the evacuations there in a safe manner. In this regard, we expect positive outcomes in the upcoming days,” Akar told journalists following the Cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara.
Saying that the humanitarian situation in the city has worsened, Akar said: “We have made all kinds of preparations to evacuate all civilians, including Turks.”
“There is a dual situation, part of the city is under Russian control and part under Ukrainian control. As a result, we are striving to achieve what has to be done in humanitarian terms.”
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