Ukraine–Russia

Turkey and the UN set up early-October talks in Russia and Ukraine on a Black Sea truce

DIPLOMACY
Location
Ukraine
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Notable

Turkey and the United Nations have arranged talks in Russia and Ukraine in early October on a possible Black Sea ceasefire, seeking to steady grain flows and maritime security in the war. The contacts are the latest mediated step after Ukraine said it was ready for a maritime truce and put the onus on Russia to respond.

Verification: Confirmed

Evidence: Turkey and UN Broker Talks on Russia-Ukraine Black Sea Truce, Turkey and U.N. set early-October Black Sea talks to steady grain flows

Reported by Bloomberg and a second outlet; talks are described as being prepared, not yet held.