Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul for talks with Turkish president

Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul for talks with Turkish president

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on October 31. Key topics are expected to include Black Sea shipping, strengthening the partnership between the two countries and future diplomatic prospects.

Zelenskyy announced on Telegram that he had arrived in Istanbul with his team.

He said the upcoming talks were important for strengthening Ukraine’s security and developing cooperation between the two countries. The president specifically highlighted issues related to shipping in the Black Sea and said the visit would also focus on exploring realistic diplomatic opportunities.

Zelenskyy is also scheduled to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during his visit.

On October 28, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told US President Donald Trump during a phone call that Ankara was ready to help revive the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia.

Erdogan also stressed Turkey’s commitment to seeking an end to the war through diplomatic means.

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