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Russia Backs Turkey’s Bid to Host New Ukraine Peace Talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan secured Moscow’s endorsement for fresh negotiations in Turkey after Russia dismissed US and Vatican ceasefire plans.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shake hands before a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 26, 2025. Sputnik/Alexey Maishev/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shake hands before a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 26, 2025. Sputnik/Alexey Maishev/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shake hands as they pose for photos before a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 26, 2025. Sputnik/Alexey Maishev/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Overview

  • During his two-day visit to Moscow, Fidan met President Putin and negotiator Vladimir Medinsky and was scheduled to meet Foreign Minister Lavrov.
  • Russia publicly endorsed Turkey as the venue for the next direct talks following a stalled Istanbul meeting that yielded no ceasefire.
  • Moscow rejected a US-backed proposal for a 30-day truce and dismissed a Vatican-hosted negotiation initiative supported by the US and EU.
  • Ukrainian officials reported record drone and cruise missile strikes overnight, underscoring a sustained escalation of Russia’s offensive.
  • Despite work on a draft peace memorandum, core disagreements over territorial concessions and security guarantees continue to stall negotiations.