Turkish President Erdogan Vows to Prioritize Peaceful End to Ukraine War, Hints at New Era by 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has underscored his commitment to achieving a fair and peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, pledging to make it a top priority for his country. In a New Year’s message, Erdogan also hinted at a “new era” starting in 2025, although the specifics of this proclamation remain unclear.
“A just and lasting peace in Ukraine remains a key focus for Turkey,” Erdogan asserted. He expressed hope that a new chapter could commence in the region come 2025. The Turkish leader’s remarks were reported by state-owned broadcaster TRT Haber.
Erdogan’s comments come amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire and negotiate an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Turkey, with its strategic location and historical ties to both countries, has been actively involved in these endeavors.
Within Turkey, Erdogan emphasized the importance of bolstering the country’s internal resilience. He announced plans for decisive steps to eliminate terrorism and looked forward to positive developments on this front by 2025.
Recently, Turkish media outlets reported that Erdogan might propose a peace plan for Ukraine at the upcoming G20 summit. His government has previously suggested freezing the conflict as a way to de-escalate tensions.
Elsewhere, Ukrainian officials have maintained a cautious stance on negotiations with Russia. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Ogryzko has advised against talks until Ukraine gains leverage over Russia, while Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgiy Tukhy dismissed Russian propaganda claims about a proposed dialogue without Ukraine’s involvement.
Despite these developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far rejected a proposed peace plan by the new U.S. President Donald Trump’s team, according to Institute for the Study of War analysts.
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