Russian President Vladimir Putin states that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan endorses peace negotiated with all parties involved in the Ukrainian conflict.
As of late August 2025, peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are ongoing but stalled due to significant disagreements. Key issues include Russia's demands for recognition of all occupied territories as Russian, Ukraine's refusal to concede this, and doubts about Russia's sincerity following events like the Bucha massacre[1].
Renewed talks began in 2025 after Donald Trump became U.S. president; his administration has shown some alignment with Russian proposals, while European countries support Ukraine's position with plans for a ceasefire enforced by a coalition. However, Russia has rejected ceasefire calls[1].
Turkey previously hosted rounds of negotiations proposing compromises such as Ukraine abandoning NATO ambitions for Western security guarantees, but these did not resolve the conflict[1]. Recently, Ukrainian officials and U.S. representatives are working hard to establish concrete, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine, with talks described as "productive" though still "a work in progress"[2]. President Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude to Trump's efforts to support these guarantees[2].
The peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have taken place in Istanbul, Turkey, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing support for a Ukraine peace process involving all war parties, according to the Turkish presidential office[3]. Turkey, which has maintained good relations with both Russia and Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has also supplied weapons to Ukraine but has not participated in Western sanctions against Russia[4].
Ankara regularly emphasizes the territorial integrity of Ukraine, particularly calling for the return of the Crimean Peninsula, which is home to the Muslim minority of Crimean Tatars[5]. No advances towards a ceasefire have been made in the peace talks so far.
International efforts to end the Ukraine war have gained momentum in recent days, with the peace process being supported by Erdogan and engagements by the U.S. and European countries[3]. The stalemate in the peace negotiations continues amid persistent military strikes, as all parties strive to find a resolution that ensures peace and security for the region.
[1] ABC News. (2025). Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Face Ongoing Deadlocks. [online] Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-face-ongoing-deadlocks-79137617
[2] The New York Times. (2025). U.S. and Ukraine Work Towards Security Guarantees. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/world/europe/us-ukraine-security-guarantees.html
[3] Reuters. (2025). Turkey Supports Ukraine Peace Process, Says Erdogan. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/turkey-supports-ukraine-peace-process-says-erdogan-2025-08-25/
[4] BBC News. (2025). Turkey's Balancing Act in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58356731
[5] Al Jazeera. (2025). Crimean Tatars and the Ukraine Conflict. [online] Available at: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/20/crimean-tatars-and-the-ukraine-conflict
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