Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday about Ukraine-Russia peace efforts and the Gaza situation. He said the call will focus on diplomatic measures to support conflict resolution and humanitarian relief. Erdogan highlighted the importance of coordinated international action amid ongoing crises in both regions.
Erdogan added that Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend an upcoming meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris. This group of nations supports Ukraine and aims to discuss further political, economic, and military cooperation. The meeting will also provide a platform for coordinated diplomatic initiatives.
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The announcement comes amid growing international concern over Gaza’s deteriorating humanitarian conditions. Earlier, Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries urged Israel to allow unrestricted operations of UN and international aid agencies in Gaza and the West Bank. Erdogan’s discussion with Trump is expected to touch on these humanitarian challenges.
Analysts say the talks could influence both the Ukraine peace process and international responses to Gaza. Erdogan’s engagement signals Turkiye’s continued role as a diplomatic mediator in regional conflicts and highlights Ankara’s efforts to balance relations with global powers.
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The planned discussions underline the importance of collaboration between the U.S., Turkiye, and allied nations to address multiple crises simultaneously, combining peace diplomacy with humanitarian support.