Baghdad: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, the latest efforts to achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the current initiatives aimed at establishing peace between Moscow and Kyiv.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this dialogue occurred during a phone call between the two officials last night. The conversation is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently proposed the resumption of direct talks with Ukraine without preconditions, signaling a potential shift towards negotiations. He has scheduled a meeting with the Ukrainian president in Istanbul next Thursday, suggesting a willingness to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Additionally, the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department released a statement on Sunday indicating that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has communicated Turkey’s readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This reflects Turkey’s active role in facilitating discussions aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution.