Erdogan, Stubb Discuss Ukraine Peace Efforts in Call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Finnish President Alexander Stubb discussed key regional and global issues in a phone call on Friday. A statement from the Turkish presidency said President Erdogan emphasized Türkiye's ongoing effort to help successfully conclude a peace process between Ukraine and Russia. Türkiye has positioned itself as a mediator between the two sides since the war began. The two leaders also exchanged views on bilateral relations and other current international matters. No further details of the private conversation were released. The call highlights Türkiye's continued diplomatic role in seeking a resolution to the conflict, maintaining its unique position as a NATO member with ties to both Kyiv and Moscow.