Rustem Umerov discussed security and the return of Ukrainian POWs in Ankara with Hakan Fidan.
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, met over the weekend with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. Among the issues discussed was the release of Ukrainian prisoners held by the Russian Federation, as reported by UNN on Monday.
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“I had an important meeting in Ankara with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Hakan Fidan,” Umerov wrote on social media.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that “Minister Hakan Fidan met in Ankara with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.”
We spoke about the security situation and further coordination of actions in response to common challenges. Separately, we discussed the development of joint initiatives in the sphere of regional security and prospects for practical cooperation. Another aspect of the conversation was humanitarian issues. The return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians illegally detained by Russia remains one of Ukraine’s key priorities.
– Umerov stated.
Turkey, he emphasized, “continues to play an important role in dialogue on security and stability.” “I am grateful to Turkey and Minister Hakan Fidan for their support of Ukraine and constructive engagement,” noted the NSDC Secretary.
As noted by Türkiye Today, the Fidan-Umerov channel has become one of the most active bilateral channels in broader international efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.