A Potential Three-Way Meeting: Trump, Putin, and Zelensky convene in Turkey, Proposal Met with Skepticism
Turkish Foreign Minister proposes a summit between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky within Turkey's boundaries. - Foreign Minister of Turkey suggests a gathering of Trump, Putin, and Zelensky in Turkey.
Gear up for a potential diplomatic spectacle! The brainchild of Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, suggests a meeting between ex-US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This wildcard gathering is slated to take place under the leadership of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Ankara as the chosen venue.
In a bold move to catalyze lasting peace by year's end, Fidan warns, "We can either sit idly by, or make substantial strides towards ending this war." The proposed powwow has generated mounting expectations for a ceasefire and peace solution. Should all parties commit to dialogue, Fidan assures, we could witness tangible progress.
Ahead of a forthcoming meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv, Fidan had previously held negotiations with Russian high-ranking officials.
Turkey has repeatedly demonstrated its intent to step in as a peacemaker in the lingering Ukraine conflict. In mid-May, representatives from Russia and Ukraine engaged in direct dialogue in Istanbul after a hiatus of over three years. While the talks ended without significant headway on ceasefire strategies, a substantial prisoner exchange transpired.
The Kremlin has put forth a proposal for another round of direct conversations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, commencing (as of early June 2025) [1][2]. Ukraine has concurred with a renewed meeting but needs clarity on Russia's conditions for peace prior to finalizing their participation.
While the prospects for a high-profile, trilateral summit appear tenuous, given the current resistance from both Moscow and Kyiv, Turkey continues to make concerted efforts as a mediator [1][2].
Sources
- Al Jazeera
- Reuters
The European Union, aware of the ongoing negotiations on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union, may find it interesting to observe the potential three-way meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky, as it could potentially influence the general news and politics landscape.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, particularly the negotiations for lasting peace, bear striking similarities to the proposed meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky, highlighting Turkey's continued role as a peacemaker in the region.
