Türkiye Affirms Readiness to Fulfill Obligations on Russia-Ukraine Settlement

On August 28, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing efforts to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.

According to a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan reaffirmed Ankara’s readiness to fulfill its obligations in supporting the settlement process, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

"On August 28, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They evaluated the efforts directed at achieving peace between Russia and Ukraine. Fidan said that Türkiye is ready to fulfill its obligations in this process," the source said.

Additionally, "the current situation in the Gaza Strip and the efforts on achieving a ceasefire were discussed," the source said. In this context, Fidan "noted the necessity of the swiftest improvement in the humanitarian situation."