President Zelenskyy stated that ending the war in Ukraine begins with a meeting of leaders, and the Russian side has also started discussing this issue. Moscow's position is influenced by operations on its territory, not just negotiations.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the negotiations in Istanbul are a continuation of Russia's mockery of Donald Trump.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The security situation, regional stability, and defense cooperation were discussed.
President Zelenskyy announced the third round of negotiations with the Russian Federation in Istanbul on July 23, with Rustem Umerov leading the Ukrainian delegation. Ukraine insists on a truce and proposes a meeting of leaders with the participation of international mediators.
Ukraine is ready to continue negotiations with Russia, expecting a constructive dialogue and a mandate to resolve important issues. A meeting at the level of leaders involving Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump, European leaders, and Erdogan is proposed.
The presidents of Turkey and Russia discussed the war in Ukraine and the situation in Syria. Erdogan confirmed Turkey's readiness to host a third round of peace talks in Istanbul.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for insulting a prosecutor. İmamoğlu is a member of the opposition party and is considered a threat to the current president Erdogan.
Elon Musk's startup xAI has released Grok 4, a new flagship artificial intelligence model that, according to Musk, outperforms PhDs. Simultaneously, xAI introduced a new SuperGrok Heavy subscription for $300 per month, making it the most expensive on the AI market.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will deliver a "historic speech" on the "Turkey Free of Terror" process. The statement will concern the fight against terrorism and the expected disarmament of terrorist organizations.
Ankara Prosecutor's Office ordered to block Grok, Elon Musk's AI, after the chatbot created content allegedly offensive to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his mother. Turkey became the first country to impose censorship on Grok.
Nariman Dzhelyal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. This event officially granted him the authority to perform the duties of an ambassador.
Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.
The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that he is in constant dialogue with Ukraine and Russia to organize a third round of negotiations. Turkey strives for a just and lasting peace, prioritizing diplomacy.
Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.
US and Turkish Presidents discussed regional, global issues, and bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the NATO summit in The Hague, where the parties called for a peaceful settlement in Gaza and dialogue on Ukraine.
World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.
Donald Trump tried to arrange talks with Iran through the President of Turkey. However, the attempt failed because the supreme leader of Iran did not make contact.
The President of Turkey condemned the Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them a provocation. He believes that Netanyahu is leading the Middle East to disaster, and called for an end to the aggression.
Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.
Ukraine will contact partners from Europe and the USA after the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Ukraine wants them to closely monitor the agenda.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also initiated a new meeting at the end of June.
Dovile Šakaliene stated that Russia does not respect the peaceful efforts of the United States and continues its offensive in Ukraine. She believes that the only way to stop the aggressor is military deterrence.
Russia has not yet submitted the promised "memorandum" regarding negotiations to any of the parties, while carrying out massive air attacks on Ukraine. Sybiga emphasized the lack of real steps towards peace on the part of the Russian Federation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing.
Zelensky said that Ukraine and partners do not have information about Russia's goals at the meeting in Istanbul. He emphasized the need for a serious approach of the Russian Federation to the negotiations.
Andriy Yermak stated the need to stop the supply of weapons from the DPRK to the Russian Federation and to stop the offensive. He called for demanding action, not just loud statements.
The President of Turkey expressed hope that the meeting of delegations in Istanbul will give impetus to the peace process. He also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding a possible meeting in Istanbul. They discussed a four-way meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about relations between the countries and preparations for negotiations in Istanbul. Turkey will continue its efforts for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
