Turkey Ready to Host Russia-Ukraine Talks, Discuss Black Sea Security
Quick Look
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Moscow on June 16-17 to reaffirm Turkey's readiness to host Russia-Ukraine talks and discuss Black Sea security measures.
- Fidan will highlight the threat of growing tensions in the Black Sea and Turkey's ongoing ceasefire proposal.
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Why It Matters
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Moscow to discuss Turkey's role in mediating the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ensuring security in the Black Sea.
ANKARA, June 15. /TASS/. During his upcoming visit to Moscow on June 16-17, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will confirm his country’s readiness to host Russia-Ukraine talks and will discuss security measures in the Black Sea, a Turkish foreign ministry source told TASS.
"During his visit, Minister Fidan will reaffirm Turkey’s readiness to host the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as it did in 2022 and 2025. He will point out that the growing tensions in the Black Sea present a threat to regional and global peace and that recent events create multidimensional risks," the source said.
Fidan will also "draw attention to the fact that Turkey’s ceasefire proposal, which includes a mechanism to ensure the security of navigation in the Black Sea, as well as the security of energy infrastructure and ports, remains in force."
Open Questions
- Will Russia accept Turkey's mediation offer?
- What specific security measures will be discussed for the Black Sea?
