Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Rutte discusses peace in Ukraine and Black Sea security with Türkiye’s Erdoğan

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Turkish Presidential press service reported on X on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 08:58 AM

Ukraine’s ambassador denies Erdoğan’s Kyiv visit confirmation

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkiye Nariman Dzhelyal refuted claims that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is planning a visit to Ukraine, according to a statement made to public broadcaster Suspilne on Aug. 5.

5 August 2025, 01:10 PM

Erdogan to visit Kyiv

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to visit Kyiv in the coming days at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Turkiye Gazetesi newspaper reported on Aug. 4, citing Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Nariman Dzhelyal.

5 August 2025, 07:02 AM

Erdoğan is best positioned to guarantee Putin’s safety at peace talks

Ukraine sees Turkey as the most suitable mediator for potential peace talks involving Kyiv, Washington and Moscow, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Nariman Celal said in an interview published Aug. 4.

4 August 2025, 12:53 PM

Turkish President Erdoğan aims to arrange Trump-Putin meeting in Istanbul and hold talks with both leaders

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to learn this week whether U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, as he plans talks with both leaders, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said on X on July 25.

25 July 2025, 11:37 PM

Ukrainian ambassador presents Erdoğan with symbolic shield

Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Nariman Dzhelyal presented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with a ceramic shield, a symbolic gift from the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar peoples, Dzhelyal announced on Facebook, where he also shared photos on July 10.

10 July 2025, 05:43 PM

Middle East faces new crisis as Türkiye–Israel tensions escalate

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East, with the main threat now coming from growing tensions between two U.S. allies — Türkiye and Israel — whose conflicting ambitions are pushing them toward open conflict, the Financial Times reported on July 4.

4 July 2025, 05:23 PM

Trump tells Erdoğan he will attend possible peace talks in Türkiye if Putin agrees to join

U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that he would attend potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Türkiye if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin also agrees to take part, Erdoğan said in a statement reported by Reuters on June 26.

26 June 2025, 02:13 PM

Zelenskyy willing to meet with Erdogan, Trump, and Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to participate in a meeting with the leaders of Turkey, the United States, and Russia, as suggested by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Zelenskyy said on June 2.

2 June 2025, 11:48 PM

Zelenskyy and Erdoğan discuss Ukraine’s conditions for second round of talks with Russia in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish presidency’s communications office reported on May 30.

31 May 2025, 11:43 AM

Zelenskyy concludes Turkey visit, heads to Albania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded his visit to Turkey and is now en route to Albania, Kyiv Post reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 08:35 PM

European diplomats accuse Putin of derailing Ukraine peace talks in Türkiye

European diplomats are accusing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin of undermining peace talks with Ukraine by refusing to travel to Türkiye for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Bloomberg reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 06:17 PM

Russia says Istanbul talks delayed at Türkiye’s request

The upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have been postponed to the second half of the day “at the initiative of the Turkish side,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, according to Russian state media.

15 May 2025, 03:19 PM

Kremlin technocrats land in Istanbul, Zelenskyy flies to Erdogan

While the Ukrainian delegation, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, departed for Ankara, Turkey, late on May 14 to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Russian delegation likely arrived in Istanbul, the BBC reported early on May 15.

15 May 2025, 08:44 AM

Kremlin refuses to name Russian delegation ahead of Türkiye talks with Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on May 14 again refused to disclose the composition of the Russian delegation heading to Türkiye for expected talks with Ukraine on May 15, according to Russian state media.

14 May 2025, 02:43 PM

Meloni hopes Putin will agree to meet Zelenskyy and back 30-day ceasefire

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed hope that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will agree to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and endorse a 30-day ceasefire, according to a statement from Italy’s government press office released on May 13.

14 May 2025, 11:31 AM

Russia must attend Istanbul talks or face consequences — German FM Johann Wadephul

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Russia must attend the talks in Istanbul on May 15, or it will "face consequences," Tagesschau reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:50 PM

Zelenskyy announces Erdoğan meeting in Ankara, vows to pursue Putin talks regardless of location

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on May 15 and wait with him for talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, RBC-Ukraine reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:41 PM

Trump set to attend Istanbul talks only if Putin shows up

U.S. President Donald Trump's attendance at talks in Istanbul on May 15 will depend on whether Vladimir Putin participates, a senior U.S. administration official said in an interview with CNN on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:19 PM

Peskov says Kremlin is ‘preparing’ for Istanbul talks — but Putin’s role remains unclear

Russia is preparing for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, though it remains unclear whether dictator Vladimir Putin will attend, the Russian Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti reported on May 13, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

13 May 2025, 03:40 PM

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