Erdogan-Putin meeting today
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The two leaders last spoke in November during a phone conversation in which they reviewed bilateral issues and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The Kremlin announced yesterday that Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today, Friday.
Erdoğan is traveling to Turkmenistan to take part in the International Peace and Trust Forum, which coincides with the country’s Day of Neutrality celebrations. Putin was also expected to attend the gathering.
The two leaders last spoke in November during a phone conversation in which they reviewed bilateral issues and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Türkiye has repeatedly expressed interest in bringing Russian and Ukrainian officials back to the negotiating table after earlier rounds in Istanbul produced some limited progress. With the United States pushing to resolve a deadlock in peace efforts, Ankara once again offered to host renewed talks. Erdoğan’s call with Putin came shortly after he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara as part of his broader diplomatic outreach.
Speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s dedication to helping end the conflict. “We have activated diplomacy to secure a fair and lasting peace. The world is aware of our efforts, and we will continue them based on the principle that a just peace leaves no losers,” he said.
Zelenskyy, meanwhile, was scheduled to hold urgent discussions on Thursday with representatives from around 30 nations supporting Kyiv’s pursuit of fair terms to end the war. Leaders from Germany, the United Kingdom and France were expected to join the talks—known as the “Coalition of the Willing”—via video conference.
According to Zelenskyy, the meeting was arranged quickly as Kyiv seeks to avoid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been urging a rapid agreement. European leaders are also closely involved, stressing that their own security depends on the outcome.
Trump stated Wednesday that he had spoken with European leaders “in pretty strong terms,” saying Zelenskyy must “be realistic” regarding a peace proposal that includes surrendering territory to Russia, though he offered no details. Trump’s attempt to advance a settlement is moving slower than expected; earlier deadlines he set for Kyiv to accept his plan, including one before Thanksgiving, have passed without progress.
Russia, for its part, is trying to show Washington that it is cooperating with Trump’s initiative in hopes of avoiding additional U.S. sanctions. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that Moscow has sent Washington new suggestions regarding “collective security guarantees,” which Ukraine and European nations consider necessary to prevent future attacks.
Erdoğan is traveling to Turkmenistan to take part in the International Peace and Trust Forum, which coincides with the country’s Day of Neutrality celebrations. Putin was also expected to attend the gathering.
The two leaders last spoke in November during a phone conversation in which they reviewed bilateral issues and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Türkiye has repeatedly expressed interest in bringing Russian and Ukrainian officials back to the negotiating table after earlier rounds in Istanbul produced some limited progress. With the United States pushing to resolve a deadlock in peace efforts, Ankara once again offered to host renewed talks. Erdoğan’s call with Putin came shortly after he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara as part of his broader diplomatic outreach.
Speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s dedication to helping end the conflict. “We have activated diplomacy to secure a fair and lasting peace. The world is aware of our efforts, and we will continue them based on the principle that a just peace leaves no losers,” he said.
Zelenskyy, meanwhile, was scheduled to hold urgent discussions on Thursday with representatives from around 30 nations supporting Kyiv’s pursuit of fair terms to end the war. Leaders from Germany, the United Kingdom and France were expected to join the talks—known as the “Coalition of the Willing”—via video conference.
According to Zelenskyy, the meeting was arranged quickly as Kyiv seeks to avoid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been urging a rapid agreement. European leaders are also closely involved, stressing that their own security depends on the outcome.
Trump stated Wednesday that he had spoken with European leaders “in pretty strong terms,” saying Zelenskyy must “be realistic” regarding a peace proposal that includes surrendering territory to Russia, though he offered no details. Trump’s attempt to advance a settlement is moving slower than expected; earlier deadlines he set for Kyiv to accept his plan, including one before Thanksgiving, have passed without progress.
Russia, for its part, is trying to show Washington that it is cooperating with Trump’s initiative in hopes of avoiding additional U.S. sanctions. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that Moscow has sent Washington new suggestions regarding “collective security guarantees,” which Ukraine and European nations consider necessary to prevent future attacks.
