Türkiye tells Russia it is willing to host peace talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during a phone call that Türkiye is willing to host the next round of talks between Russia and Ukraine.

18 Mar, 09:39 — 19 Mar, 18:12

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Why this matters

Türkiye's offer to host peace talks underscores ongoing international efforts to mediate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The differing reports on the status of negotiations highlight the complex and often contradictory diplomatic landscape surrounding the war, with direct talks paused but other diplomatic engagements continuing.

The Story

What 13 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Türkiye has expressed its readiness to host the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Russia's Kremlin states that peace negotiations are currently on pause
Ukraine's negotiating team is traveling to the United States for a meeting

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reiterated Türkiye's readiness to host peace talks in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the trilateral group for peace negotiations is on pause.

agreed·observadordnevnik-bgchannel-news-asia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian negotiating team is heading to the US for a meeting scheduled for Saturday.

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The US is seeking a durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible security guarantees for Kyiv.

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Where they diverge

Status of peace negotiations

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Peace talks are currently paused, according to the Kremlin

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Ukraine's delegation is engaging in negotiations in the US, implying ongoing diplomatic efforts

Coverage gaps

The specific agenda or expected outcomes of the Ukrainian delegation's meeting in the US

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Details about the previous difficult peace negotiations in Geneva a month ago

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Coverage matrix(13 sources)

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Status of peace negotiations
The specific agenda or expected outcomes of the Ukrainian delegation's meeting in the US
Details about the previous difficult peace negotiations in Geneva a month ago

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

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Source Diversity

Excellent (92/100)

13 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

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Center (3)

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Right4

Right (4)

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Far R1

Far Right (1)

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Geographic diversity— 11 regions34/34

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Political spectrum

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iefimeridacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports NATO Patriot deployment to Incirlik

danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports Türkiye's offer to host peace talks

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a balanced view, with some outlets focusing on Türkiye's diplomatic offer and others on the current pause in direct Russia-Ukraine talks and Ukraine's engagement with the US.

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ukrainska-pravda22h ago

Zelenskyy announces meeting of Ukrainian and US negotiating teams on Saturday

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the Ukrainian negotiating team is heading to the US, where a meeting is scheduled for Saturday.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Ukraine peace talks are on pause amid Iran war, Kremlin says

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in-cyprus2d ago

Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base

NATO is deploying another U.S. Patriot missile defence system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. Turkey, which has NATO’s second-largest army and neigbhbours Iran, said last week the alliance had deployed a […]

By newsroom

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Daily SabahMixed2d ago

Türkiye reiterates no oil, gas disruptions despite regional tensions

Türkiye has maintained energy supply security and is not experiencing any issues with natural gas and oil supply despite rising tensions in the Middle East, a top official reiterat...

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ukrinformMixed1d ago

US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon

Donald Trump’s administration is holding talks with Kyiv and Moscow to secure a lasting peace based on credible security guarantees, which implies a strong Ukraine and a strong Europe.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: danas · 17 Mar, 16:23|Full coverage: 13 · 2d 2h|Window: 2d 2h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

danas17 Mar, 16:23First to report

Turska spremna da bude domaćin naredne runde pregovora Rusije i Ukrajine

jutarnji-list17 Mar, 16:52

Fidan: Turska je spremna biti domaćin sljedećeg kruga pregovora Rusije i Ukrajine

16h later

iefimerida18 Mar, 09:18

Η Τουρκία ανακοίνωσε την ανάπτυξη από το ΝΑΤΟ νέου συστήματος Patriot στο Ιντσιρλίκ

in-cyprus18 Mar, 09:39

Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base

Daily Sabah18 Mar, 09:56

Türkiye reiterates no oil, gas disruptions despite regional tensions

2h later

naftemporiki18 Mar, 12:02

Celestyal: Αναστολή δρομολογίων λόγω Μέσης Ανατολής – Ακυρώσεις κρουαζιέρων Μαρτίου

16h later

ukrinform19 Mar, 04:17

US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon

2h later

dnevnik-bg19 Mar, 06:14

Мирните преговори за Украйна са на пауза

5h later

observador19 Mar, 11:15

Moscovo diz que negociações de paz estão "em pausa"

3h later

channel-news-asia19 Mar, 14:43

Ukraine peace talks are on pause amid Iran war, Kremlin says

3h later

ukrainska-pravda19 Mar, 18:12

Zelenskyy announces meeting of Ukrainian and US negotiating teams on Saturday

delfi-lt19 Mar, 18:44

Zelenskis: Ukrainos delegacija į taikos derybas JAV vyksta nepilnos sudėties

helsingin-sanomat19 Mar, 18:46Latest update

Ukrainan sota | Zelenskyi: Ukrainan neuvottelivat matkustavat viikonloppuna Yhdysvaltoihin

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from Türkiye's proactive diplomatic offer to the Kremlin's statement about a pause in direct talks, followed by Ukraine's announcement of separate diplomatic engagements in the US, indicating a complex and multi-faceted diplomatic situation rather than a single, unified peace process.

Türkiye's OfferMarch 17-18

Türkiye reiterated its readiness to host the next round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Kremlin's Pause AnnouncementMarch 19 morning

The Kremlin announced that peace negotiations are currently on pause, citing the Iran war.

Ukrainian Delegation to USMarch 19 afternoon

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian negotiating team is heading to the US for a meeting.

Key entities

TürkiyeOffered to host peace talks Hakan FidanTurkish Foreign Minister Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister Dmitry PeskovKremlin spokesperson Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President United StatesHost of Ukrainian negotiating team meeting KremlinAnnounced pause in peace talks

Türkiye tells Russia it is willing to host peace talks

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(13 sources)

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Sources

Zelenskyy announces meeting of Ukrainian and US negotiating teams on Saturday

Ukraine peace talks are on pause amid Iran war, Kremlin says

Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base

Türkiye reiterates no oil, gas disruptions despite regional tensions

US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon

Coverage Timeline

Turska spremna da bude domaćin naredne runde pregovora Rusije i Ukrajine

Fidan: Turska je spremna biti domaćin sljedećeg kruga pregovora Rusije i Ukrajine

Η Τουρκία ανακοίνωσε την ανάπτυξη από το ΝΑΤΟ νέου συστήματος Patriot στο Ιντσιρλίκ

Turkey says NATO deploying more defences to guard southern base

Türkiye reiterates no oil, gas disruptions despite regional tensions

Celestyal: Αναστολή δρομολογίων λόγω Μέσης Ανατολής – Ακυρώσεις κρουαζιέρων Μαρτίου

US seeking durable peace between Ukraine and Russia based on credible guarantees for Kyiv – Pentagon

Мирните преговори за Украйна са на пауза

Moscovo diz que negociações de paz estão "em pausa"

Ukraine peace talks are on pause amid Iran war, Kremlin says

Zelenskyy announces meeting of Ukrainian and US negotiating teams on Saturday

Zelenskis: Ukrainos delegacija į taikos derybas JAV vyksta nepilnos sudėties

Ukrainan sota | Zelenskyi: Ukrainan neuvottelivat matkustavat viikon­loppuna Yhdysvaltoihin

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(13 sources)

Story evolution

Key entities

Political spectrum

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