Erdogan Highlights Ankara’s Role in Peace Efforts and Reports on Zelensky-Trump Meeting Possibilities in Washington
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently reaffirmed his country’s commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, emphasizing Ankara’s pivotal role in mediating peace.
Through his posts on social media platform X, Erdogan expressed confidence that Turkey would serve as an active ‘driving force’ in diplomatic negotiations, aiming to inject fresh momentum into the peace process.
He stressed that this requires renewed efforts and the involvement of all key stakeholders to establish a sustainable settlement.
Of particular importance to Erdogan is the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he hopes will help lay the foundation for long-term stability and peace in the region.The recent Alaska talks between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin added a new layer to diplomatic efforts.
Although no concrete agreements were reached, the meetings carried symbolic importance and opened avenues for further negotiations.
Trump, in a social media post on Truth, indicated that during Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Washington on August 18, a trilateral meeting might occur with him and Putin to explore common approaches to the conflict.
This underscores the complex and multi-faceted diplomatic landscape involving Turkey.
Meanwhile, Kyiv has repeatedly expressed its readiness to participate in various negotiation formats to achieve peace, emphasizing the crucial role of international support.Recall that on the night of August 16, in Anchorage, Alaska, Trump and Putin engaged in nearly three hours of talks.
While no specific agreements on ending the war were announced, both leaders committed to continuing diplomatic efforts, with Trump mentioning important points that remain undisclosed to the public.