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Turkey Aims to Revive Russia-Ukraine Talks, Erdogan Says

4/23/2026

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey aims to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations and host a leaders' meeting at Kyiv's request.
Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Turkey has good relations with both nations since 2022.
He urged European NATO allies to assume security responsibility.
He discussed the U.S.-Iran war's impact on Europe and reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to peace through negotiations, including Iran-related efforts.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey aims to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations and host a leaders' meeting at Kyiv's request.
Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Turkey has good relations with both nations since 2022.
He urged European NATO allies to assume security responsibility.
He discussed the U.S.-Iran war's impact on Europe and reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to peace through negotiations, including Iran-related efforts.