Erdoğan-Putin Black Sea meeting

22 – 25 September 2026 Updated 25 Sept, 15:53

Friday, 25 September 2026

Peskov says Türkiye offered proposals on Black Sea security, no talks held

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Türkiye has presented proposals on Black Sea security, but no concrete negotiations are being held on this matter.

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Foreign Affairs Published 25 Sept, 15:53
Erdoğan says dialogue with Moscow and Kiev on Black Sea ship safety continues

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye continues its contacts with Russia and Ukraine for the safety of civilian shipping in the Black Sea. Erdoğan, in a statement to Newsweek, said a permanent security mechanism should be established.

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For now only Interfax is reporting this

Foreign Affairs Published 25 Sept, 14:13

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Statement from Moscow on Erdoğan: Discussed Black Sea with Putin

The Kremlin reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed proposals regarding the Black Sea and that diplomatic contacts continue.

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Foreign Affairs Published 22 Sept, 14:40