Turkey's Leader Erdogan Expresses Optimism over Putin's Ceasefire, Anticipating Permanent Peace in Ukraine
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Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, expressed optimism that a temporary ceasefire announced by Russia in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War could lead to an enduring peace in Ukraine. Erdoğan, speaking on the matter, said, "We harbor hope that this temporary truce will expand and open the gateway to everlasting peace. From the get-go, we've asserted that the war between Russia and Ukraine can only culminate in a fair and lasting peace; we haven't wavered in our belief of this."
The Turkish leader further added, "This war has brought heavy costs for everyone, and Russia and Ukraine have borne the brunt of it. A fair peace cannot have losers."
According to Erdoğan, long-term success of the peace process hinges on the parties bolstering mutual trust.
Currently, no active ceasefires are in effect in Ukraine, despite Russia’s announcement of a unilateral ceasefire from May 7-11 to mark Victory Day. The underlying tension indicates that Turkey, much like in previous instances like the 2022 grain deal and prisoner swaps, may continue to seek dialogue as a mediator. The persisting clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists underscore the ongoing stalemate[1].
[1] As of the April 28, 2025 assessment, no active ceasefires are currently in effect in Ukraine despite Russia’s announcement of a unilateral ceasefire from May 7-11 to mark Victory Day. The Kremlin explicitly rejected the US-Ukrainian 30-day ceasefire proposal from March 2025 and conditioned any negotiations on terms favoring Russian objectives. Ukrainian forces reportedly maintain limited positions in border areas, with clashes persisting, including an alleged Ukrainian attack near Goptarovka.
- Ankara, expressing hope for a lasting peace in Ukraine, stated that it trusts the temporary ceasefire announced by Russia in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War could pave the way for an enduring peace.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine have incurred heavy costs for all parties involved, including Russia and Ukraine, emphasized Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- Politics and general news outlets continue to report on Ukraine, with Turkey's ongoing role as a potential mediator in the ongoing stalemate between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists.
- As the anniversary of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War passed, Russia's unilateral ceasefire was not reciprocated by Ukrainian forces, indicating the need for further dialogue and trust-building in efforts to achieve a fair and lasting peace.
