'Peace for 50–70 years': Turkiye's foreign ministry comments on possible Ukraine–Russia agreement
Photo: Hakan Fidan (Getty Images)
Türkiye's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, says a possible agreement between Ukraine and Russia could secure peace in the region for 50–70 years, according to his interview with Welt am Sonntag.
A peace treaty must include a firm commitment that Ukraine and Russia will not attack each other under any circumstances. According to Fidan, such an agreement could secure 50, 60 or even 70 years of peace in the region, possibly longer.
At the same time, he stressed that a peace deal does not mean abandoning security measures. Neither Europe nor Russia would do that; instead, all sides would continue preparing for different scenarios, including those involving NATO.
"Time will show how long peace can be preserved. But Russia is also suffering economically and socially and would benefit from an agreement," he noted.
Fidan added that both Ukraine and Russia are now more ready for peace than ever, having "seen the scale of human suffering, destruction, and recognised their own limitations."
He also stated that Vladimir Putin is ready to consider a ceasefire and a peace agreement, but only under certain conditions.
"This position has been conveyed to the Ukrainian side, and we are involved in some of its aspects. This war brings very high costs to Russia as well," Fidan said.
Ukraine-US peace consultations
On November 30, Ukrainian and US delegations held another round of talks in Florida to continue revising the US peace plan.
The media reported that the United States aimed to resolve two key issues: territories and security guarantees, and also raised the topic of election timelines.
Before the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the peace plan’s goal is not only ending the war but also preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty.
After the talks, Rubio stated that the US wants Ukraine’s recovery and is preparing for long-term prosperity, not just a halt to fighting.
NSDC secretary Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation, said he briefed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the outcomes and highlighted substantial progress toward achieving a just peace.
Later, Zelenskyy confirmed there is constructive dialogue, and the work will continue.
