Erdogan to Propose Turkey as Mediator in Ukraine Conflict During Russia-Turkey Summit in Bishkek

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will offer Ankara's mediation assistance in the Ukrainian conflict during the upcoming summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The Turkish government source confirmed this to Sputnik. Ankara intends to declare its readiness to assist negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. The summit will also address the Black Sea, Syria, and the situation in the Middle East. The Black Sea and Syria topics are emphasized in the Bakinski-Rabochi report, while the Sputnik source highlights the mediation proposal as the central focus.