Erdogan Promised Military Aid To Kyiv

• 8.07.2026, 13:53

And he wants to “encourage Russia to make peace.”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that supports the position of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the need to bring about peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to a correspondent unian.net, Erdogan made these remarks during the opening of the North Atlantic Council meeting as part of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara.

“When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump has his own vision of peace, which I share. I believe that everything Ukraine needs should be provided from our reserves. We are offering Ukraine our military support, and furthermore, within the framework of PURL capabilities, we will also contribute to meeting Ukraine’s needs,” Erdogan stated.

At the same time, as the Turkish leader emphasized, while continuing to support Ukraine, it is also necessary to “encourage Russia toward peace.”

Erdogan stated that it is necessary to make the most effective use of existing communication channels.

Erdogan has repeatedly proposed holding direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul.

In April 2026, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with the instigator of the war, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump.