Turkey has expressed its readiness to participate in observing a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, according to a source within the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The offer was made during a “coalition of the willing” call with Kyiv’s partners on Saturday.
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland – the “coalition of the willing” – and Ukraine convened in Kyiv on Saturday, agreeing to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12. The agreement has the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened Russia with new “massive” sanctions should President Vladimir Putin fail to comply.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined the call and reiterated Turkey’s commitment to Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Fidan conveyed Ankara’s support for the ceasefire efforts and offered Turkey’s willingness to undertake observer duties should a ceasefire be implemented in Ukraine, the source added.
As a NATO member, Turkey has maintained a balanced relationship with both Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Ankara has consistently voiced its support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and provided military assistance while refraining from joining sanctions against Russia.
In March, the Turkish Defence Ministry indicated its willingness to contribute to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine following a ceasefire agreement. Furthermore, military representatives from Ukraine, Britain, France, and Turkey met in Turkey last month to discuss Black Sea security arrangements in the event of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
