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MOSCOW, Aug 13 (KUNA) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
expressed solidarity on Wednesday with Russia and its conflict in South
Ossetia.
Upon his arrival in Moscow and meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir
Putin, Erdogan said that he is here to express solidarity with the Russian
leadership during this crisis.
The Turkish Prime Minister added that his country is ready to exert all
efforts to help end the crisis and conflict in South Ossetia.
For his part, Putin said that his country is keen to ensure Turkey's
stability, describing their relations with Turkey as a guaranteed and friendly
partner.
In a related development, the Russian foreign ministry criticized Ukraine
decision to impose naval restrictions against its navy ships in Ukrainian
ports.
The decision by Ukraine is a clear violation of signed bilateral agreement
regarding Russian navy fleet, the statement noted. (pickup previous)
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