Turkey rules out the possibility of resuming peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near term
[94565] Turkey rules out the possibility of resuming peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the near term
Reports from Ankara and Russian news agencies indicate that there are currently no signs of a thaw in relations or the possibility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
No expectation for the resumption of peace talks in Turkey
According to recent reports from June 22, 2026, as of now, there are no prerequisites (predposylki) for the resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on Turkish soil. This was reported by the Russian news agency 'RIA Novosti', as cited on the Telegram channel Rаньше всех. Ну почти..
At the same time, MarketTwits also confirms the report, noting that Ankara sees no feasibility for such talks at the present time. It should be noted that 'MarketTwits' sometimes takes a line that emphasizes the diplomatic and economic difficulties in the context of the war in Ukraine.
In the background, Russian officials are expressing growing distrust. According to MarketTwits, Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, recently clarified that Russia no longer expects the previous agreements to be fulfilled, claiming that one of the parties is "incapable of implementing the Ankara agreements."
It seems that the window of opportunity for diplomatic mediation through Turkey, which previously served as a key mediator, remains closed as of this moment, as both sides are entrenched in their positions.