Hakan Fidan Heads to Moscow to Broker Black Sea Security

Fidan is expected to hold discussions with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin, focusing heavily on the safety of Black Sea shipping routes. Ankara’s agenda seeks to prevent further escalation in regional waters while simultaneously addressing the sensitive geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus. This diplomatic push arrives just ahead of a critical NATO summit, testing Turkey’s ability to balance its obligations to the alliance with its unique access to the Kremlin. Since the invasion began in 2022, Turkey has maintained a delicate neutrality, acting as a rare conduit for dialogue. By proposing a localized cessation of hostilities at port facilities, Fidan hopes to stabilize supply chains that remain vital to global trade and regional security.