Turkey believes a ceasefire must first be secured between Russia and Ukraine before it and other states take any decisions on a peacekeeping mission as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, a defence ministry source said on Thursday.

President Trump discussed the possibility of giving Ukraine a “mutual defense” deal similar to the promises outlined in NATO’s Article 5, according to reports.

As the United States sharpens its economic tools to counter Russia’s war in Ukraine, a recent proposal by Senator Lindsey Graham to impose sweeping secondary tariffs on countries importing Russian energy has raised concerns not only in Moscow,

Ukraine and Russia have held two rounds of talks in Istanbul, on May 16 and June 2, that led to the exchange of thousands of prisoners of war and the remains of dead soldiers.

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks this year at Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, it said. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 15 others, according to officials.

President Erdoğan and NATO Secretary General Rutte underlined Turkey’s key role in the peace process in Ukraine and in ensuring security in the Black Sea,” the officials wrote. Read also: Trump-Zelenskyy–Putin summit could be held in Turkey The sides agreed on Ankara’s contribution to a future peace process and confirmed readiness for close

Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces.

Fidan and Rubio spoke on ceasefire efforts in Gaza, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said, adding Fidan had called for an immediate truce in Gaza and unhindered access to humanitarian aid. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Turkish counterpart,