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Ukraine
Kyiv-Moscow Dialogue May Resume on Wednesday, Thursday This Week
While unmaned Turkish officials suggested the talks can happen as soon as Wednesday or Thursday this week, Moscow said the dates have not been finalized yet.
July 21, 2025
US
US Sanctions on Hong Kong, UAE, Turkey Target Iran’s Shadow Banking Network
These latest sanctions will “deprive Iran’s regime of resources to rebuild and refinance its nuclear and military programs after the US and Israeli military strikes,” a policy analyst told Kyiv Post.
July 9, 2025
Turkey
OPINION: Armenian-Turkish-Azerbaijani Reconciliation Rattles Russia
Russia is struggling to defend its foothold in the South Caucasus
July 5, 2025
Russia
Russia Hires Thousands From China, India, Turkey Amid War-Fueled Labor Shortage
Russia has hired tens of thousands of foreign workers for its factories due to labor shortages caused by the war in Ukraine and the shift to import substitution.
June 23, 2025
Turkey
Armenia PM Arrives in Turkey for ‘Historic’ Visit
Armenia and Turkey set on historic path to patch up bilateral relations after over a century of broken relations.
June 20, 2025
Zelensky
Trump ‘Open’ to Meeting Zelensky, Putin to Push Ceasefire
Turkish Erdogan proposed that Putin, Zelensky and Trump come together for a third round later this month in either Istanbul or Ankara.
June 3, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Must Get Nothing’ – Second Round of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Concluded in Istanbul
Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks, with Turkey mediating. Discussions focused on POW exchanges, deported children, and a ceasefire framework.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Delegation Arrives in Istanbul for Russia Talks: Spokesperson
The talks, which are set to begin at 1:00 pm, come a day after Ukraine carried out one of its most brazen and successful attacks on Russian soil.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Turkey
Russia, Ukraine Head to Istanbul for Fresh Peace Talks
Monday’s talks come a day after Ukraine carried out one of its most brazen and successful attacks ever on Russian soil.
June 2, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Confirms Ukrainian Delegation Will Attend Peace Talks in Istanbul
Kyiv initially delayed confirmation, requesting to review the Russian memorandum in advance.
June 1, 2025
Zelensky
Turkey Proposes to Host Trump-Putin-Zelensky Meeting
NATO member Turkey, which has strove to maintain relations with both Kyiv and Moscow, has become a key mediator amid US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal to end the fighting.
May 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Erdogan Urges Russia, Ukraine Not to ‘Shut the Door’ on Talks
Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the proposal in advance.
May 29, 2025
Ukraine
Lavrov: Second Round of Istanbul Talks to Begin on June 2
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and Ukraine will return to the negotiating table in Turkey on June 2 to discuss the terms of a ceasefire. Kyiv has not confirmed its attendance.
May 28, 2025
Russia
Russia Weighs Return to Istanbul for Peace Talks With Kyiv
The Kremlin has reportedly rejected the Vatican and Geneva as possible venues for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine – Turkey’s top diplomat’s visit to Moscow might’ve played a role.
May 28, 2025
Zelensky
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Expected in Kyiv After Moscow Talks on Ukraine War
Fidan’s upcoming visit to Kyiv is seen as part of Ankara’s ongoing push to support dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.
May 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow for Talks on Ukraine – Bloomberg
Fidan is expected to meet with Putin of Russia, Russian Defense Minister Vladimir Medinsky, who led the Russian delegation during talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 16.
May 26, 2025