Türkiye to host next gathering of allies to discuss Ukraine peace

Türkiye is preparing to host the third international gathering of national security advisers working to build support for a peace summit Ukraine wants to hold later this year, according to people familiar with the matter, Report informs via Bloomberg.

The meeting is tentatively scheduled for later this month in Istanbul, according to the people who spoke on condition of anonymity to share information about the plans for the summit. It follows similar gatherings in Denmark in June and in Saudi Arabia in August. Participants will discuss ideas for reaching a lasting peace in Ukraine.

A limited number of officials are expected to participate in the meeting, including US officials, if the meeting comes together, two of the people said. The White House hasn’t determined exactly who will participate.

Russia is not invited and has denounced the previous meetings as illegitimate.

On the agenda is Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan and the Ukrainian president’s efforts to hold a global summit on the proposals later this year.