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Foreign Minister Meets Ukrainian Officials; Turkish, US Advisers Hold Phone Talk

TURKEY
  • Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with senior Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky, on the ongoing Russian occupation of Ukraine and the resumption of the grain deal, Hurriyet report.
  • According to Ukrainian media, the two sides’ officials discussed the peace formula Ukraine has tabled for ending the war with Russia, preparations for the Global Peace Summit and the resumption of the grain deal.
  • Meanwhile, Turkey's foreign policy chief and security adviser to President Erdogan engaged in a telephone conversation with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan. The discussion covered a range of topics spanning international and regional issues, including Ukraine, Iraq and Cyprus, according to a statement from Turkey's Communications Directorate issued on August 24.
  • A separate meeting took place between the US representatives and the Turkish parliament's Foreign Affairs Commission. The meeting showcased a collaborative approach toward the facilitation of streamlined sales of modernized F16 fighter jets to Turkey, Hurriyet say.

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