Turkey poised for peacekeeping role in Ukraine — if both sides agree
Turkey is considering sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after the war with Russia concludes. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that this would require the consent of both Kyiv and Moscow.
- Turkey may send its peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, but only if both sides of the conflict, Kyiv and Moscow, agree.
- Minister Hakan Fidan emphasizes the difference between a forced initiative and an agreed solution, noting that Turkey supports the latter approach.
- Turkey maintains strategic relations with Ukraine and Russia, making it a potential host for future peace talks.
Conditions for the peace mission
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared that Turkey is ready to send its peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, but only with the agreement of both sides involved in the conflict.
- Theoretically speaking, if the parties agree to establish a peacekeeping force at a later stage, we can contribute - Fidan emphasized, as quoted by Hurriyet Daily News. He noted that Turkey does not want to be part of a forced initiative by one side, but seeks an agreed solution.
Key role of Turkey
Turkey, maintaining cordial relations with both Kyiv and Moscow, has the potential to host future peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considers Turkey a strategic partner in terms of security guarantees. Ankara also co-created the grain initiative, which allows for the export of Ukrainian products through the Black Sea.
Despite supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, Turkey maintains strong economic ties with Russia. It imports Russian natural gas and collaborates with Russia on the construction of nuclear power plants.
