Turkey's Erdogan says Russia would be unwise to invade Ukraine

Russia would be unwise to launch a military conflict in Ukraine and in that case Turkey would do what is necessary as a NATO member, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

In an interview on broadcaster NTV, Erdogan said he had invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkey under a proposal to host both sides for diplomacy and a path to peace, adding that he expects a response from Moscow.

Erdogan also said there was a need for comprehensive dialogue that addresses some of Russia's security concerns, while explaining to Moscow that some of its demands are not plausible.

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