Türkiye could host Ukraine-Russia peace talks — Bloomberg
Photo: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Getty Images)
Türkiye may become a mediator in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The country is also ready to help monitor compliance with the ceasefire between the parties to the conflict, Bloomberg reports.
Balancing relations with Russia and NATO allies has become a difficult task for Ankara, especially after the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan refused to impose sanctions on Moscow, while limiting its ability to send military ships to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus and sending weapons to Kyiv.
According to Erdogan, Türkiye's ability to stay out of the war could make it a country that will host future peace talks and help monitor any ceasefire between the warring parties.
He stresses that Türkiye is the only player capable of communicating directly with both Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Our door remains open to all. I have conveyed this resolve clearly and on numerous occasions to both," Erdogan says.
Türkiye's peacemaking efforts
The Turkish President recently announced a phone call with US President Donald Trump. It is scheduled for January 5. The leaders will discuss, among other things, Russia's war against Ukraine.
In October 2025, Trump said that Turkish President Erdogan could help end Russia's war against Ukraine.
On December 12, the Presidents of Türkiye and Russia met in Ashgabat on the sidelines of the International Forum for Peace and Trust. After talks with Vladimir Putin, Erdogan said that the war between Ukraine and Russia may be coming to an end.
Before that, Erdogan spoke on the phone with the Russian leader.
During the conversation, the Turkish leader stressed the importance of intensifying diplomatic initiatives to end the war and achieve a just and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.
