Putin, Erdogan Discuss Ukraine Peace Talks, Security Guarantees

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has actively engaged in supporting the peace process in Ukraine, maintaining dialogue with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and other international leaders. Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's commitment to achieving a fair and lasting peace involving all parties, while Turkey continues to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, including hosting three rounds of talks in Istanbul. Putin expressed gratitude for Turkey's role in these peace efforts and shared details of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, where discussions about ending the war and organizing a potential summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were held. The United States, Turkey, and other European nations, including NATO, are cooperating closely, with plans for trilateral meetings and discussions of sustainable security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Turkey stands out as a politically capable and willing mediator, ready to host future summits and contribute to peace efforts despite not participating in Western sanctions against Russia. Switzerland and Saudi Arabia have also been suggested as potential venues for peace talks, although legal and diplomatic challenges remain.