Rubio will attend the NATO summit in Turkey amid Putin's proposal for negotiations in Istanbul.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in the NATO ministers meeting in Turkey

Marco Rubio will meet with the foreign ministers of NATO member countries during an informal gathering that will take place from May 14 to 16. The main topic of discussion will be the resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, reports Reuters, citing the US State Department.

According to the State Department, ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, which will be held in June this year, Marco Rubio will promote the presidential agenda aimed at ensuring a fair financial contribution from allies to support NATO and enhance its effectiveness.

In the run-up to the NATO summit in The Hague, the Secretary of State will advance President Trump’s agenda aimed at ensuring fair contributions from our allies to strengthen NATO and increase its effectiveness

Interestingly, during the same period, negotiations regarding Ukraine may take place in Turkey, recently proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This coincidence may indicate joint diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through Turkey's mediation.

We remind you that earlier Erdogan responded to Putin's proposal regarding Ukraine.

Analysis: Marco Rubio's meeting with the foreign ministers of NATO member countries in Turkey is important for discussing the situation in Eastern Europe and NATO's role in this conflict. Visits by representatives of such a level confirm interest in solving problems and establishing peace in the region.