[Russia]: Message for Turkey

[Zak]

Russian Federation
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Dear President Aysa Aslan,

Following the conclusion of my recent diplomatic talks in Ukraine, I would be honored to host you in Moscow for a meeting to continue and deepen the constructive dialogue between our two nations. Our countries share a complex but vital relationship, shaped by geography, energy, trade, and regional stability. In the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, I believe that direct engagement between our offices is both timely and necessary.

The agenda I propose includes, but is not limited to, bilateral economic projects, regional security architecture in the Black Sea, energy corridor coordination, and broader Eurasian infrastructure initiatives. Your insights and leadership will be invaluable in shaping a shared vision for balanced development and strategic partnership in our region.

Should your schedule permit, I would be pleased to receive you in Moscow at your earliest convenience. My staff stands ready to coordinate all necessary arrangements to ensure your visit is productive and comfortable.

I look forward to your response and the opportunity to welcome you in person.

Kind Regards,
Vladimir Putin
President of Russia
Russian Federation

Jay

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Office of President Putin < Zak > [Sender]: Office of the President, Türkiye < AArslanbaşkanlık@tr.gov > [Subject]: Confidential RE: Diplomatic Relations

Your Excellency, I extend my sincere gratitude for your gracious invitation to Moscow and for your commitment to advancing the constructive dialogue between our two nations. Türkiye recognizes the depth and significance of the Turkish-Russian relationship, one shaped by geography, shared interests, and a mutual responsibility toward regional stability. We welcome the positive momentum observed in your recent diplomatic talks with Ukraine. This is a constructive step, and we strongly encourage the continuation of such efforts, particularly in the context of enhancing security, cooperation, and mutual confidence in the Black Sea region. I share your view that now is a critical moment for direct and open engagement. While I would be honored to visit Moscow in person, the timing of your invitation coincides with my recent return from official engagements in Madrid, and unfortunately, this does not allow for immediate travel. However, to ensure that our dialogue continues without delay, I am pleased to propose the dispatch of a high-level Turkish delegation to Moscow. The delegation will be led by Minister Yusuf Koç, who will serve not in his capacity as Minister of the Interior, but as my personal envoy and special representative. Minister Koç carries my full confidence and is empowered to engage in substantive dialogue on the full range of topics outlined in your message, including economic cooperation, energy corridors, regional security, and Eurasian connectivity. I look forward to the outcomes of this important exchange and to a future opportunity to meet in person, at a time suitable for both our offices. With highest regards, Aysa Aslan President of the People's Republic of Türkiye

 

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The early morning air over Moscow was crisp, tinged faintly with the hum of aviation fuel as the sleek government jet bearing the Turkish insignia gently taxied towards the secure diplomatic apron. Snow flurries dusted the tarmac as the convoy of black, armored Aurus Senat sedans idled nearby, engines warm and ready.

Perimeter security had been tightened to its highest level.

Across the outer cordon, officers of the Federal Protective Service (FSO) stood alert in dark tactical overcoats, their expressions impassive behind polarized ballistic goggles. The gleam of their PP-2000 submachine guns and service pistols caught the faint dawn light as they maintained visual sweeps of the zone. K-9 units, their handlers brisk and focused, paced the arrival corridor while electronic jamming vans idled discreetly to prevent remote threats.

In the inner perimeter near the mobile command post, a senior FSO officer murmured into his comms unit.

"All Alpha elements, status green. Turkish delegation on approach. V.I.P. arrival protocol active. Maintain posture. Counter-surveillance sweep complete; no anomalies detected."

A convoy of police escort vehicles from local police units waited just outside the sterile zone, their blue lights silently flashing in standby. Overhead, a police Mi-8 helicopter hovered in a slow, protective orbit.

Inside the terminal’s diplomatic lounge, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, accompanied by aides and senior FSO personnel, prepared for the welcoming ceremony. Security checks had been double-cleared with Turkey’s own close protection detail liaising closely with FSO command to avoid any friction or gaps.

The FSO detail leader gave a curt nod into his mic:

"Visual on aircraft. Proceeding with handover protocol. Standby for motorcade transfer."

The talks were to be completed at the White House with highly advanced talks to be completed. Until then, every movement, every gesture was shielded by the quiet but unyielding presence of the Federal Protective Service.

Jay