Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and to seek the resumption of the Black Sea grain initiative.

Speaking after the G20 summit in South Africa, Erdogan emphasized the importance of restarting the 2022 Black Sea grain deal, which was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations to allow the safe export of Ukrainian grain despite the ongoing conflict. Russia withdrew from the agreement in 2023, citing obstacles to its own food and fertilizer exports and restrictions on logistics, payments, and insurance.

“We were able to succeed in this up to a certain point and it did not continue after. Now, during the discussions we will have tomorrow, I will again ask Mr. Putin about this. I think it would be very beneficial if we can start this process,” Erdogan said.

The Turkish leader also indicated that he would discuss ways to “end the deaths” in Ukraine and pledged to share the results of the call with European and U.S. leaders. Turkey has maintained a neutral but active role throughout the conflict, providing military support to Ukraine while refraining from joining Western sanctions on Moscow.

Erdogan has hosted three rounds of peace talks in Istanbul and has offered to host a leaders’ meeting to advance negotiations. Last week, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara and discussed the war with the leaders of France and Italy.

The resumption of talks in Istanbul, Erdogan said, could help bring about a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.