Fidan assures closeness of peace between Russia, Ukraine
Speaking to journalists at the Turkish Embassy in Paris following a Coalition of the Willing summit on Ukraine, Fidan said:
"In my view, after four years of war, we are now quite close to a lasting peace. At the very least, we see that several areas that are key to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious manner."
Representing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the summit, which also included leaders from the EU, NATO, and other key institutions, Fidan noted the significance of the discussions. "At the very least, we see that key areas essential to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious way. Türkiye has also contributed to this process," he said.
Fidan emphasized that a signed agreement would not only end the war in Ukraine but could also shape broader relations between Russia and Europe in the long term. "What we see is that, if signed, this will not merely be a peace agreement that ends the war in Ukraine. It will also determine, in the long term, the modalities of peace between Russia and Europe in the new era. At the same time, it will be a comprehensive agreement that shapes Russia’s regional policies going forward," he added.
The foreign minister outlined key topics discussed during the summit, including potential mechanisms for monitoring a ceasefire, maintaining Ukraine’s deterrence, and the possibility of military responses if violations occur.
"From the very beginning, militarily speaking, under the instructions of our president, our armed forces have always maintained a position that Türkiye would assume responsibility for a naval component to be established in the event of peace. I believe significant progress has been made on this," Fidan said, noting Türkiye’s strategic position as a NATO member with the largest fleet in the Black Sea. "Considering that Türkiye is a NATO member with the largest fleet in the Black Sea, it is only natural for Türkiye to assume responsibility for Black Sea security ... Hopefully, the peace agreement will be signed as soon as possible, preventing further loss of life and bringing stability to the region."
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