Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Erdoğan announces call with Putin after talks with Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Nov. 23 he will speak with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin the following day to discuss restarting the Black Sea grain corridor.

23 November 2025, 07:58 PM

U.S. leadership key for any peace talks with Moscow—Zelenskyy

Kyiv’s primary requirement for ending the Russo–Ukrainian war is working alongside the United States and Europe on a shared vision of peace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 19.

20 November 2025, 02:49 AM

Zelenskyy lands in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey, Ankara Deputy Mayor Faruk Köylüoğlu reported on X early on Nov. 19, sharing photos and videos showing Turkish officials greeting the Ukrainian leader upon his landing in the capital.

19 November 2025, 09:43 AM

Türkiye could sponsor security guarantees and weapons supplies for Ukraine

Ukraine expects Türkiye to be one of its leading partners in shaping security guarantees and resisting Russian aggression, Presidential Office deputy head Ihor Zhovkva said, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 29.

30 October 2025, 10:30 AM

Trump names Erdogan possible mediator in Ukraine-Russia war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could play an important role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 14.

14 October 2025, 11:10 AM

Trump sees Erdoğan as possible mediator in Russia’s war on Ukraine — WP

U.S. President Donald Trump views his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as a potential ally and valuable mediator in resolving not just one, but several ongoing wars, The Washington Post reported on Sept. 25.

26 September 2025, 12:17 PM

Trump told Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he would like Ankara to stop buying Russian oil until Moscow ends its war against Ukraine, Trump said on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 09:49 PM

Talk of Ukraine territorial concessions is Putin’s trap the West must avoid – Kallas

Talk of possible territorial concessions by Ukraine is a Russian “trap” the West must avoid, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in an interview with RND on Sept. 13.

13 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Putin and Zelenskyy remain unready for a leaders’ meeting despite ongoing talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he discussed ways to end the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin during talks in China and with Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone, but the sides are “not yet ready” for a leaders’ meeting, Reuters reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 05:00 PM

Erdogan calls Putin ‘my friend’ during China talks, invites him to Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in China on Sept. 1, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Anadolu agency reported.

1 September 2025, 02:18 PM

Putin called Erdoğan to discuss Ukraine peace talks – Kremlin

Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the situation around Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Aug. 20.

20 August 2025, 04:18 PM

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

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