Top Turkish, US diplomats discuss Ukraine peace efforts, regional developments
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss recent diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as developments in Gaza and Syria, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:49 | 03 June 2025
- Modified Date: 06:02 | 03 June 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held on Tuesday a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed peace efforts in Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources.
The two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, including the outcomes of Monday's peace talks between the two sides in Istanbul.
They also exchanged views on recent developments in Syria and Gaza, the sources said.
Istanbul hosted the second round of Russia-Ukraine talks on Monday, after the first one on May 16. This time, the two sides agreed to exchange more prisoners of war-focusing on the youngest and most severely wounded-and return the bodies of 6,000 dead soldiers from each side.