Putin Proposes UN Oversight for Ukraine, Erdoğan Discusses Syria and Black Sea Security with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested placing Ukraine under temporary United Nations administration, followed by new elections. Putin questioned the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign agreements, proposing a UN-backed administration to facilitate elections. The US responded cautiously, affirming that Ukraine's leadership is determined by its constitution and people. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Putin, emphasizing Turkish-Russian cooperation in regional matters and Turkey's readiness to support peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They also discussed ensuring safe commercial navigation in the Black Sea and the potential revival of the 2022 agreement on Ukrainian cargo shipments, alongside the removal of Western sanctions on Moscow. Discussions also included the situation in Syria, with Erdoğan stressing the importance of Turkish-Russian collaboration for lasting peace and stability, advocating for the elimination of ethnic and sectarian discrimination, and the lifting of sanctions against Syria.