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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.
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00:00Turkey says it is ready to host new peace talks.
00:03The talks would bring Ukraine and Russia back to the table.
00:06Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is prepared to help restart negotiations.
00:11He said Turkey wants the war to end through dialogue.
00:15He also stressed that any process should follow international law.
00:19The offer comes after earlier talks hosted by Turkey in 2025.
00:23Those negotiations helped lead to a major prisoner exchange.
00:271,000 captives were released from each side.
00:31Now Turkey is again positioning itself as a possible mediator.
00:34The proposal comes ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
00:38That summit is scheduled for July 7 and 8.
00:41President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine's priorities remain clear.
00:46Kiev wants stronger air defense systems.
00:48It also wants more energy protection and continued pressure on Russia.
00:52But in Moscow, hardliners are reportedly pushing against compromise
00:56For now, Turkey's offer keeps diplomacy alive.
01:00The next question is whether Russia is willing to take part.
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