Key facts
- Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.
- Fidan urged Russia to avoid actions in the Black Sea that threaten regional security and Turkey's interests.
- Turkey reiterated its offer to mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
- Both sides discussed ensuring navigational safety in the Black Sea.
- Turkey opposes attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, emphasizing the need for Russia to avoid actions in the Black Sea that could jeopardize regional security and Turkey's interests. Fidan stated that Turkey is ready to host further negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, reiterating its mediation offer.
During the press conference, Fidan conveyed Turkey's expectation that Russia refrain from any incidents that could harm the country's interests in the Black Sea. The two ministers also discussed measures to ensure navigational safety in the region. Fidan added that Turkey opposes any attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine had previously requested Turkey's mediation for a leaders' level meeting. Turkey has maintained diplomatic relations with both Moscow and Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 and is set to host a NATO summit in July.