Erdogan Proposes Putin-Zelenskyy Summit in Istanbul, Including Trump

Ankara, Turkey – In a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proposed a summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposed meeting, which could also include former US President Donald Trump, is intended to take place in either Istanbul or Ankara. "To bring together both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and even Mr. Trump, in Istanbul or Ankara," Erdogan stated in his address, "and if they accept, I would like to come together with them in this meeting and thus let's turn Istanbul into a peace center." This bold proposal suggests a potential shift in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and highlights Turkey's continued role as a mediator. The suggestion of including Mr. Trump, a controversial figure in international relations, adds another layer of complexity to the situation. The success of this initiative remains uncertain, but the proposal itself represents a noteworthy attempt at peacemaking.