In a move that might shape future peace in the region, delegations from the U.S., Ukraine, and Türkiye met at the iconic Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul. This first trilateral engagement comes ahead of the anticipated Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Key figures were on the agenda: the U.S. delegation included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ambassador Tom Barrack, and Special Representative Keith Kellogg; Ukraine was represented by Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha; and Türkiye’s team was led by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with support from Ibrahim Kalin, director of the National Intelligence Organization.
Additionally, a separate session is set to bring together delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and Türkiye, with the Russian side represented by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky. This marks the first direct exchange between Ukrainian and Russian officials since their meeting in Istanbul in March 2022, which ended without a ceasefire agreement.
The event has sparked excitement globally, with many hoping it will pave the way for a breakthrough in peace negotiations. With dynamic dialogue and renewed optimism, this meeting reminds us that open conversation is key to resolving conflicts. Stay tuned for more updates! 🤝✨
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