At a rally in Pennsylvania, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reiterated his plan to negotiate peace between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if he wins the upcoming November 5 elections. Trump stated he would directly call both leaders to encourage a deal. He also commented on Zelensky’s frequent visits to the US, calling him “the greatest salesman in history” for securing significant financial support during each trip. Trump added that Zelenskyy prefers the Democrats to win the election but emphasized his own approach would focus on achieving peace.
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.
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