NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg convened with the National Security Advisors of NATO member nations in Brussels. Following the meeting, Stoltenberg, alongside US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, addressed the media. Commending the arms support to Ukraine from NATO allies, Stoltenberg particularly praised Türkiye’s contribution. He highlighted Türkiye’s provision of Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine and the establishment of a new UAV production facility in Ukraine by Türkiye. Stoltenberg emphasized this as an example of NATO allies not only directly supplying arms and ammunition to Ukraine but also investing in enhancing their own weapons production capabilities. Regarding the complexities of the war in Ukraine, he acknowledged its unique combination of trench warfare reminiscent of the First World War and cutting-edge 21st-century technology, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.