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

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks with journalists following a television interview at the White House on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday said discussions are under way on security guarantees for Ukraine similar to those provided to NATO member states. The US has indicated its willingness to participate in a concept of security guarantees for Ukraine,