KIEV, Aug. 22 – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Ukrainian presidential press service said late on Saturday.

"Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Petro Poroshenko on Turkey's unwavering position regarding its support of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity in the country's internationally recognized borders. The Turkish president also stated that the Republic of Turkey will not recognize Crimea's occupation and will continue to support the Crimean Tatars in every possible way," the press service said in a communication posted on the Ukrainian presidential official website.