Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Turkey by the end of this month, according to reports from the pro-government Turkish periodical Yeni Şafak. The Turkish press has been speculating about Putin’s visit, but official confirmation from Ankara is still pending.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan mentioned the possibility of Putin’s visit after the local elections on March 31. According to Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, preparations for a meeting between the two leaders are underway, with a potential meeting in the near future. While the exact date of Putin’s visit has not yet been determined, talks between Putin and Erdogan may include discussions about resuming the “grain corridor” agreement from July 2022 and the situation in Ukraine, where Ankara is working to contribute to peace efforts.
Recent reports suggest that Turkey has proposed a draft peace treaty to Russia and Ukraine based on the 2022 Istanbul agreements. Some sources suggest that Putin’s visit may happen in May, while others report that the Turkish Foreign Ministry is working on coordinating the visit. The agenda for the meeting between Putin and Erdogan is expected to address various economic and political issues between the two countries.
