Syrian government forces strengthened their control over the northern and eastern regions after the withdrawal of Kurdish units. This marked the biggest change in the control map since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in 2024.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is discussing future peace talks and possible venues with its partners. Turkey has previously served as a platform for prisoner exchanges, and this track will continue.
A summit of Ukraine's allies is taking place in Paris, where EU leaders may prepare a joint statement on security guarantees. Progress is expected in defining the guarantees that allies can provide, as well as discussing a peace plan.
Turkish President Erdogan insists on the country's reintegration into the F-35 program, which he discussed with Donald Trump. Ankara seeks to obtain the aircraft for which it has already paid part of the funds, but Israel opposes it due to the use of unique technologies in the aircraft.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold a telephone conversation with Donald Trump regarding the peace process in Ukraine and the Palestinian issue. The Turkish leader is also in contact with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on these issues.
Turkey is negotiating with Russia to return the S-400 systems to resolve the conflict with NATO and acquire F-35 fighters. This will allow Ankara to resume military cooperation with the West and strengthen its air force.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after talks with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, hopes to discuss a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia with US President Donald Trump, adding that "peace is not far off. "
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that a limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, aimed at energy facilities and ports, would be beneficial. He voiced this proposal during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan.
According to the Kremlin, Putin and Erdogan exchanged views on the Ukrainian issue and discussed Europeans' attempts to seize Russian assets.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that attacks on vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea are a sign of an "alarming escalation of the situation. " He emphasized that these incidents threaten navigation safety and human lives.
Pope Leo will visit Lebanon, which is under pressure from Israeli airstrikes, to address the country with a call for peace. This will be the second stage of his first foreign trip, following a visit to Turkey.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I visited Iznik, Turkey, to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. They prayed together for Christian unity at the site where the Nicene Creed was formulated.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo's approach to the Palestinian issue and his calls for peace in Ukraine. He expressed hope that the new Catholic leader's first foreign visit would contribute to world peace.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip, where he will mark the anniversary of Christianity. He will then travel to Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, where he will hold meetings with religious leaders and youth.
Turkey seeks to facilitate direct contacts between the parties to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. President Erdogan maintains contact with both the Ukrainian and Russian sides.
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, including American proposals for a peaceful settlement. The Turkish president expressed his readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by providing the Istanbul platform.
Turkish President Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine and the grain corridor with Vladimir Putin on November 24. This conversation will take place after Erdogan's meeting with Zelenskyy.
The US has proposed a framework plan to Ukraine for ending the war, which reportedly involves giving up territories and reducing the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Kyiv did not participate in the development of the proposals but received “signals” regarding them.
The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope for the resumption of prisoner exchanges by the end of the year during a press conference with Erdoğan. He aims to bring back Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, Crimean Tatar political and religious prisoners.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Ankara is open to discussing proposals with Russia for establishing a just peace in Ukraine. Turkey is ready to consider initiatives to achieve lasting peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with an official ceremony. Zelenskyy also visited Anıtkabir and laid a wreath at Atatürk's mausoleum.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in Turkey and meet with US Army representatives in Kyiv. Kyiv has received 'signals' regarding a US plan to end the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs on Latvia's Independence Day. Ukraine is grateful to Latvia for its unwavering support and active stance.
US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.
President Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The purpose of the visit is to leverage growing US pressure on Moscow to resume diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 19. They will discuss ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and receive signals from the United States.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov held meetings in Turkey with the Minister of Defense, the head of intelligence, and the President's advisor. Prisoner exchanges and deepening defense cooperation, including joint projects and technologies, were discussed.
