Fidan also met with Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s chief negotiator. He is scheduled to hold talks today with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.

During the meeting, Putin and Fidan discussed recent initiatives to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as developments since the Istanbul negotiations, the source said. Bilateral economic and energy-related issues were also addressed.

Russia had earlier stated that the main focus of the talks would be bilateral relations, but Ukraine would also be on the agenda.

Ahead of the meeting, the Turkish source noted that Fidan would reiterate Ankara’s offer to host both parties and maintain its role as a mediator.

Although no date or location has been set for potential new talks between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey — a NATO member — has repeatedly expressed its willingness to host them.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations previously met in Istanbul in early May, the first such meeting since March 2022.

Fidan is also expected to visit Kyiv later this week to meet with Ukrainian officials and discuss the outcomes of the Istanbul talks.

Russian sources have indicated that potential hosts for future negotiations include Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.