Turkey's Diplomatic Dance: Bridging Moscow and Kyiv

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of Turkey plans to propose hosting discussions between Russia and Ukraine during his visit to Moscow. This trip also includes talks about Black Sea shipping safety and developments in the South Caucasus. Turkey aims to foster peace amid increasing tensions.

In an effort to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will offer to host peace talks during his visit to Moscow this week. Discussions will also focus on Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus.

Fidan's visit comes ahead of a NATO summit and responds to Kyiv's April request for Turkey to mediate at the leaders' level. Turkey has navigated its relationship with both Moscow and Kyiv since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Ahead of meeting with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin, Fidan will warn against further Black Sea escalation and propose a ceasefire on ports. Turkey's diplomatic efforts also target developments in the South Caucasus.