Turkey has extended an invitation to facilitate another round of peace discussions between Ukraine and Russia, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan indicating that Ankara is prepared to unite both delegations. This initiative was revealed on June 27 and follows previous Turkey-hosted discussions in May and June 2025, which successfully led to a prisoner exchange of 1,000 individuals. The proposal emerges just before the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara, where Ukraine aims to bolster its air defenses, enhance energy security, and maintain pressure on Russia. The reaction from Moscow will determine the progression of these negotiations.
