Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. During the call, Secretary Rubio expressed gratitude to Türkiye for its role in hosting and facilitating direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He welcomed the potential for an immediate ceasefire.
The discussion also covered the upcoming NATO Informal Ministerial meeting in Antalya. Both parties emphasized the importance of reinforcing commercial and defense relations between the United States and Türkiye.
"The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:"
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today."
"The Secretary thanked Türkiye for hosting and facilitating Russian and Ukraine direct negotiations and welcomed the possibility of an immediate ceasefire."
"The Secretary and Foreign Minister Fidan also discussed the upcoming NATO Informal Ministerial in Antalya and the importance of strengthening U.S.-Türkiye commercial and defense ties."
