Turkey

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan shared details of Moscow visit — Sybiha

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha “about what he heard and saw” in Moscow, Sybiha said during a joint press conference with Fidan in Kyiv on May 30.

30 May 2025, 02:55 PM

Ukraine rules out Belarus, pushes neutral ground for Russia talks

Turkey, the Vatican, and Switzerland are the most realistic sites for possible upcoming talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists on May 28, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

28 May 2025, 12:31 PM

FM Sybiha opens up about negotiations with Russia in Istanbul

The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Russia, carrying a “clear agenda,” Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said in an interview with Liberation on May 27.

27 May 2025, 06:11 PM

Russia proposes second round of Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Russia wants to return to Turkey for a second round of talks with Ukraine, Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said during a joint press conference in Moscow with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on May 27.

27 May 2025, 05:38 PM

Istanbul talks prove Putin is not interested in peace — Von der Leyen

After Russia remained unwilling to make any concessions at the negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, the West must increase pressure on Moscow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on May 16.

16 May 2025, 09:44 PM

Russian negotiator calls Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine productive

The head of the Russian delegation at peace talks in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, claimed that Ukraine proposed a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow is “satisfied with the outcome of the talks and ready to continue contact,” Russian state media reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 07:06 PM

Ukraine reveals details of trilateral talks with US and Turkey

Negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives from the United States and Turkey took place in Istanbul, the President's Office reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 05:48 PM

Ukraine–Russia talks expected in Istanbul on May 16

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are expected to take place on Friday in Istanbul, AFP reported on May 15, citing a source at Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.

16 May 2025, 01:27 AM

Rubio 'not hopeful' about May 16 round of peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will travel to Istanbul for talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the Ukrainian delegation present there, Reuters reported on May 15.

15 May 2025, 11:38 PM

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

Trump teases Turkey visit

US President Donald Trump said that he might come to the Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey on May 16, Guy Faulconbridge, Reuters Russia and CIS bureau chief, wrote on X on May 15.

15 May 2025, 11:16 AM

Kremlin manipulates Turkey talks timing and place, says Ukrainian official

There has been no agreement on when talks with Russia will start in Turkey, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, wrote on telegram on May 15, refuting Russian propaganda media claims.

15 May 2025, 10:16 AM

Putin to skip Istanbul talks, sends aides instead

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will send aide Vladimir Medinsky to lead a delegation for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, the Kremlin’s press service announced on May 14.

15 May 2025, 12:46 AM

Zelenskyy appoints new ambassador to Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, May 14, appointed Nariman Dzhelyal as Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey, according to the presidential website.

14 May 2025, 11:47 PM

Zelenskyy: Trump must see Putin is the one blocking peace

U.S. President Donald Trump should understand that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told The Guardian on May 13.

14 May 2025, 09:20 AM

Zelenskyy: Ceasefire, prisoner swap must lead talks in Turkey

A full ceasefire and the exchange of all prisoners should be the main topics of the possible May 15 talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Liberation and four other European media outlets on May 13.

14 May 2025, 07:57 AM

Europe holds fire, waits for Putin-Zelenskyy summit

European leaders are ready to wait for a potential summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before pushing Washington for new joint sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on May 12, citing sources familiar with the discussions.

13 May 2025, 10:09 AM

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

Zelenskyy urges Trump to attend Istanbul talks with Putin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at negotiations in Istanbul with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Thursday, May 15.

12 May 2025, 10:00 PM

Zelenskyy to visit Turkey with or without ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in Turkey on May 15 even if Russia doesn't agree to start a ceasefire, Axios reported late on May 11, citing a Ukrainian official.

12 May 2025, 09:33 AM

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