Turkey believes a ceasefire must first be secured between Russia and Ukraine before it and other states take any decisions on a peacekeeping mission as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, a defence ministry source said on Thursday.

While Ankara may commit itself to sending troops as part of security guarantees, Russia's approval is more important than European plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin "noted with satisfaction Turkey's assistance in hosting talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul," the Kremlin reported.

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks this year at Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, it said. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 15 others, according to officials.

The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles.

Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces.

President Trump discussed the possibility of giving Ukraine a “mutual defense” deal similar to the promises outlined in NATO’s Article 5, according to reports.

As the United States sharpens its economic tools to counter Russia’s war in Ukraine, a recent proposal by Senator Lindsey Graham to impose sweeping secondary tariffs on countries importing Russian energy has raised concerns not only in Moscow,

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks this year at Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, it said. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 15 others, according to officials.

President Erdoğan and NATO Secretary General Rutte underlined Turkey’s key role in the peace process in Ukraine and in ensuring security in the Black Sea,” the officials wrote. Read also: Trump-Zelenskyy–Putin summit could be held in Turkey The sides agreed on Ankara’s contribution to a future peace process and confirmed readiness for close