Turkish Foreign Minister Begins Kyiv Visit After Moscow Peace Talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is undertaking a two-day visit to Kyiv following recent peace talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials. In Ukraine, Fidan will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and key Ukrainian officials, including negotiators involved in recent Russia-Ukraine talks, to discuss bilateral relations and reiterate Turkey's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and reconstruction. He is expected to emphasize the urgent need to end the Russia-Ukraine war through diplomatic means and promote a just, lasting peace. Fidan will also propose hosting future peace negotiations in Turkey, highlighting Ankara's ongoing role as a mediator amid growing international pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire. The visit underscores Turkey's strategic position in facilitating dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv and its commitment to regional stability and security. Discussions will further cover trade, energy, defense, and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.