During meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Ankara, Erdogan says alliance should not be part of Russia-Ukraine war - Anadolu Ajansı

Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to facilitate a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey, accusing the Russian leader of insincerity in negotiating peace. Zelensky emphasized his commitment to securing a ceasefire and called for severe sanctions if Putin refuses to attend.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan outlined the main condition for negotiations with Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is ready to host the talks in Türkiye in case of a ceasefire, according to the Turkish president's press service.

Turkey is ready to host talks on a ceasefire and permanent peace between Russia and Ukraine, President Tayyip Erdogan told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Sunday, Erdogan's office said.

From left, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz make a call to U.S. President Donald Trump from Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told French leader Emmanuel Macron that a "historic turning point" has been reached in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Erdogan's office.

US President Donald Trump proposed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to act as a mediator in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to Hürriyet. Background A few days ago, a telephone conversation occurred between Trump and Erdoğan.

During online meeting, Hakan Fidan stresses Türkiyes commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, voicing Ankara’s support for unconditional ceasefire - Anadolu Ajansı