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Turkey Offers to Mediate Next Russia-Ukraine Talks Amid Energy Tensions

3/17/2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Turkey is willing to facilitate the next round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Fidan emphasized the war's risks to regional stability and the international order.
The discussion also covered energy security, notably the Blue Stream and TurkStream pipelines.
Russia reported thwarting Ukrainian attempts to damage its gas pumping stations, which are crucial for gas delivery to Europe.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Turkey is willing to facilitate the next round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Fidan emphasized the war's risks to regional stability and the international order.
The discussion also covered energy security, notably the Blue Stream and TurkStream pipelines.
Russia reported thwarting Ukrainian attempts to damage its gas pumping stations, which are crucial for gas delivery to Europe.