US EditionRubio and other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
- On May 15, 2025, Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, joined foreign ministers from NATO member countries in Antalya, Turkey, to discuss preparations for an important alliance summit scheduled for the following month.
- The meeting followed calls for NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a target the U.S. Indicated it would support but that remains contentious.
- Discussions included Turkey’s push for a 360-degree security approach covering the Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East stability, and integration of non-EU NATO members into defense initiatives.
- U.S. Envoy Matthew Whitaker emphasized that the defense plan encompasses more than traditional weaponry such as artillery and armored vehicles, also prioritizing improvements in mobility, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- The meeting highlighted ongoing Ukraine ceasefire talks in Istanbul with high-level delegations, while uncertainty remained about participation from Trump, Putin, and future NATO defense spending commitments.
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Turkey turns into diplomatic hub for Ukraine peace and NATO talks
A lot is unfolding in Turkey this Wednesday. As Russian aides arrive in Istanbul for the first direct talks with Kyiv since 2022, NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Antalya. The gathering is a key step in preparing for next month’s summit on European security, closely tied to the future of the war in Ukraine and prospects for lasting peace.
Top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
ANTALYA, Turkey -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his NATO counterparts meet in Turkey on Thursday to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as America focuses on challenges elsewhere.
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Rubio and other top NATO diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his NATO counterparts meet in Turkey to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as America focuses on challenges elsewhere.
Rubio arrives in Turkey ahead of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, meets with FM Sybiha
"We discussed in detail the logic of further steps and shared our approaches... It is critical that Russia reciprocate Ukraine's constructive steps. So far, it has not. Moscow must understand that rejecting peace comes at a cost," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
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