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Ukraine asks Turkey to host Putin summit, refuses Donetsk pullout.

4/23/2026

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Summary

Turkey to Host Summit

Ukraine has asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders-level summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that Turkey is working to revive negotiations and arrange the summit.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv will not accept any formula that requires withdrawal from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Summary

Putin Negotiates Peace

President Vladimir Putin said he will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow to sign a peace deal.
Zelenskyy said he will negotiate in a state except Russia or Belarus, naming the United States (US), Europe and Turkey.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kyiv lacks political will, work is needed, and Russia could host US negotiators tomorrow.
Analysts note the US has shifted focus to a war with Iran, stalling Ukraine talks.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1949, NATO was formed to counter Soviet aggression, with Turkey joining as a founding member. The alliance has evolved, notably mediating conflicts like the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, where historical disputes over Donetsk and Luhansk reflect post-Soviet complexities. Turkey's role in facilitating peace talks underscores NATO's significance in shaping global security dynamics amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

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Turkey to Host Summit

Ukraine has asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders-level summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that Turkey is working to revive negotiations and arrange the summit.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv will not accept any formula that requires withdrawal from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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