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President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil

President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) greets Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before a meeting in Rio de Janeiro on November 17, 2024, ahead of the G20 Summit. (AFP Photo)
By Newsroom
Nov 18, 2024 10:55 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to present a proposal for a cease-fire along the current frontlines of the Ukraine conflict during the upcoming G-20 summit in Brazil, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources.

“President Erdogan set to present his proposal to freeze the conflict on current lines when Group of 20 leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro,” the report said.

President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva within the G-20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Nov. 17, 2024. (TUR Presidency / Mustafa Kamaci – AA)

Erdogan’s proposal includes demilitarized zone and NATO concession

According to sources, Erdogan’s plan includes the creation of a “demilitarized zone” in eastern Donbas and suggests deploying “international forces” as a security guarantee for Ukraine.

As part of the initiative, Türkiye is expected to propose that Kyiv delay its bid to join NATO for at least 10 years, a move seen as a concession to Russia. In exchange, Ukraine would receive military aid assurances.

President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil
DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE – NOVEMBER 12: Ukrainian soldiers from the AZOV Brigade prepare a reconnaissance drone in the direction of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine as Russia-Ukraine war continues on November 12, 2024. ( Diego Herrera Carcedo – Anadolu Agency )
President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil
DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE – NOVEMBER 12: Ukrainian soldiers from the AZOV Brigade fly a reconnaissance drone from a shelter in the direction of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine as Russia-Ukraine war continues on November 12, 2024. ( Diego Herrera Carcedo – Anadolu Agency )
President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil
This handout photograph taken and released by the Press service of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on October 30, 2024 shows an engineer of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo placing an anti-tank landmine along the frontline in the Donetsk region, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by Press service of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO /24TH MECHANIZED BRIGADE NAMED AFTER KING DANYLO OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE ” – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
President Erdogan to propose cease-fire in Ukraine conflict at G-20 summit in Brazil
DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE – NOVEMBER 15: Ukrainian soldiers from the Chervona Kalyna Brigade fire Soviet-era 2S1 artillery in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on November 15, 2024. ( Diego Herrera Carcedo – Anadolu Agency )

Türkiye’s focus on Ukraine-Russia conflict resolution

A diplomatic source told Russian media outlet RIA Novosti that resolving the Ukraine conflict remains a top priority for Erdogan’s discussions with global leaders, including at the G-20.

The source also emphasized that Türkiye‘s main objective is to achieve a sustainable cease-fire and to end the ongoing bloodshed.

Last Updated:  Nov 18, 2024 11:02 AM