BRUSSELS: Turkish Overseas Minister Hakan Fidan advised Reuters on Friday (Apr 4) that any potential peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia can be “troublesome to digest” however nonetheless higher than the choice of extra dying and destruction.
Türkiye, a NATO member, has maintained cordial ties with each Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It has voiced assist for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and supplied it with navy assist, whereas opposing sanctions on Russia.
In an interview on the sidelines of a gathering of NATO international ministers in Brussels, Fidan mentioned Türkiye supported a US initiative to hunt an finish to the struggle in Ukraine, however that it was not simple to succeed in a deal.
The perimeters remained a “little bit far-off” from reaching an settlement, he advised Reuters.
Requested about potential safety ensures for Ukraine, Fidan mentioned Europe couldn’t present ample ensures by itself with out US assist, however added {that a} deterrence issue was wanted for the combating to not restart.
The prospect of ending the struggle has additionally heightened Türkiye’s function in regional safety, making it a key potential companion within the restructuring of Europe’s safety structure, as European powers scramble to bolster their very own defences and search ensures for Ukraine below any forthcoming peace deal.
