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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

Ukraine open to talks if Putin agrees to meet Zelenskyy — Podolyak

Ukraine may consider lifting its ban on negotiations with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader agrees to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul, presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in an interview with The Breakfast Show on May 13.

13 May 2025, 03:19 PM

Zelenskyy, Erdogan discuss plans for May 15 Istanbul talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the upcoming direct negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on May 15.

13 May 2025, 02:02 AM

Turkish President Erdoğan agrees to peace talks proposal from Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to host talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15, his office said following a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on May 11.

11 May 2025, 05:19 PM

Demonstrations sweep Turkiye after Erdogan rival’s detention

Turkiye saw a surge of protests on March 19 following the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent figure in the Republican People’s Party (CHP), widely regarded as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political challenger, BBC reported.

20 March 2025, 12:15 PM

Erdogan seeks key Trump meeting amid Ukraine peace initiative

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in late April, Bloomberg reported March 18.

18 March 2025, 03:44 PM

Erdogan supports Trump’s ceasefire push in Ukraine, urges lasting peace

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s “firm and direct initiatives” aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Turkish presidency announced the statement on Sunday, March 16.

17 March 2025, 10:57 AM

EU seeks closer cooperation with Turkey to ensure peace in Ukraine — Costa

The European Union values Turkey as an important international partner and aims to work closely with it on global challenges, including establishing a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.

28 February 2025, 02:12 AM

Ukraine’s NATO dream: Four countries stand in the way

Most European leaders are in favor of Ukraine's NATO accession, except for Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the Ankara airport after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 03:34 PM

Zelenskyy to visit Türkiye, meet with Erdoğan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Türkiye tomorrow, Anadolu reported on Feb. 17, citing Fahrettin Altun, head of the Turkish Communications Directorate.

17 February 2025, 04:37 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady arrive in UAE for official visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in the UAE for an official visit on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Deadly fire at Türkiye ski resort hotel claims 76 lives

The number of deaths from a fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Türkiye has risen to 76, Türkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported on Jan. 22, Anadolu Agency said.

22 January 2025, 11:10 AM

Fico seeks Turkey's help to secure Russian gas supply

Slovak PM Robert Fico and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed a plan to deliver Russian natural gas to Slovakia via Turkey, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 20.

21 January 2025, 01:18 AM

Kremlin rejects Erdoğan's 'peace plan' for Ukraine, reiterates Putin's demands made in June

The Kremlin has rejected a potential "peace plan" for Ukraine proposed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to comments made by Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during a briefing on Nov. 18, Meduza writes.

19 November 2024, 04:06 AM

Ukrainian MP Mustafa Dzhemilev to give Erdogan list of seriously wounded Azov prisoners

Mustafa Dzhemilev, leader of the Crimean Tatar people and Ukrainian MP, met with Azov NSU soldier Gennady Kharchenko, recently freed from Russian captivity, and received a list of severely wounded POWs, the Mejlis press service reported on Nov. 15.

15 November 2024, 06:27 PM

Türkiye’s FM hints at 'new situation' as Russia-Ukraine fatigue grows

In Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, fatigue is setting in on both sides, which could lead to a “new situation” in 2025, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Hürriyet published Sunday, Nov. 3.

3 November 2024, 02:04 PM

Erdoğan congratulates Kobakhidze on Georgian Dream’s election victory

President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on the victory of the Georgian Dream party in the parliamentary elections. This was reported by Echo of the Caucasus on Oct. 29.

29 October 2024, 03:58 PM

Ukraine never asked Turkey to arrange peace talks with Russia — President’s Office

Contrary to the claims made by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at the recent BRICS summit, Ukraine never approached Turkey with a request to offer Russia peace negotiations, President Zelenskyy’s communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said on Oct. 25.

25 October 2024, 09:11 PM

Moscow is willing to work toward 'ceasefire' in Ukraine - Turkish President Erdogan

Russian President Vladimir Putin showed signs of willingness to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the plane after BRICS summit, news agency Anadolu reported on Oct. 25.

25 October 2024, 02:58 PM

Türkiye backs Ukraine’s return to 1991 borders, but through diplomacy

Türkiye supports Ukraine’s return to its 1991 borders but insists on a diplomatic resolution, Deputy Speaker Bekir Bozdağ said during the Third Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform on Oct. 24, according to Ukrinform.

24 October 2024, 04:26 PM

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