Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is slated to travel to Moscow at the start of September, according to a diplomatic source from Ankara cited by DEA News. The report underscores Ankara’s intention to engage with Moscow on several high-priority topics that have shaped regional diplomacy in recent months. The Russian deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, had already announced that plans for Fidan’s visit were in motion, signaling a renewed phase of dialogue between the two capitals.
The interlocutor indicated that the core agenda will include discussions on the fate of the grain deal, which has implications for global food security and regional stability. In addition, officials are expected to explore the possibility of resuming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, a topic that has drawn international attention for months. A further focus will be the Russian-Turkish gas center project in Moscow, a symbol of energy collaboration intended to deepen bilateral economic ties while addressing broader energy market concerns in the region.
Milliyet newspaper, citing diplomatic insiders, reported that Fidan would press for renewed talks aimed at reviving the grain deal, a cornerstone of humanitarian and commercial exchange involving several countries beyond the two parties directly involved. The news comes amid broader diplomatic maneuvering as both nations reassess long-standing arrangements in the Black Sea corridor and surrounding energy frameworks.
In related remarks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that preparations had been completed for a potential meeting between the presidents of Russia and Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. While he did not specify the timing or venue, the statement signals an openness at the highest levels to coordinate discussions that could influence both regional stability and bilateral cooperation.
Across political circles in Russia and Turkey, there are ongoing assessments of commitments and obligations that were previously announced, with some critics in Turkey raising questions about adherence to agreed terms. The discussions set for early September will likely address how to bridge gaps in trust and how to translate diplomatic statements into concrete steps that support economic resilience and regional security for both countries.