Zelenskyy visits Istanbul to meet Erdogan on Ukraine-Russia war and Black Sea security
Ukrainian president travels to Turkey Saturday for talks on bilateral ties, the conflict, and ceasefire proposals.
What to know
- Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul on Saturday for talks with Erdogan on the Russia-Ukraine war, bilateral ties, and Black Sea security.
- Turkey, which maintains relations with both Russia and Ukraine, is positioning itself as a mediator to revive peace negotiations and end attacks on civilian shipping.
- The meeting reflects Turkey's stated readiness to support diplomatic efforts to end the conflict through negotiations.
“Turkiye was ready to support efforts to revive the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia and bring the war to an end through negotiations”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President · Arab News ↗
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish PresidentBurhanettin Duran Turkish Communications Director
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Turkey frames meeting as effort to revive Ukraine-Russia diplomacy
Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran stated the discussions will address steps to enhance bilateral cooperation and regional developments, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war and Black Sea security situation. Erdogan recently told US President Trump that Turkey is ready to support efforts to revive diplomatic processes between Ukraine and Russia.
“During the discussions to be held in Istanbul, the parties will address steps that can be taken to further enhance bilateral cooperation between Turkiye and Ukraine, as well as regional and international developments — most notably the Russia-Ukraine War and the security situation in the Black Sea.”
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first by Anadolu Agency, 8d ago · also Arab News
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Zelensky met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. The two sides are discussing a possible ceasefire in the Black Sea with Turkey acting as mediator. #Ukraine
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Hi, it's Rob here in the DW newsroom. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has just announced at a business conference that the Ukrainian president is going to arrive in Germany around midday for a surprise visit. It comes amid a renewed push for peace talks with Russia. Kyiv is seeking more missiles to defend against Russian ballistic strikes and is…
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⚡ NEWS Turkey Mediates Black Sea Grain Corridor Talks Between Erdogan and Zelenskyy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, urging Russia and Ukraine to cease attacks in the Black Sea. The leaders agreed to collaborate on establishing a new grain... 📰 https://www…
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Zelenskyy announces Istanbul visit with Erdogan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Istanbul on Saturday for a working visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Black Sea security.
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first by EA WorldView, 7d ago · also Ukrinform, Hürriyet Daily News, Türkiye Today, Kyiv Independent
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- Zelensky says ready to meet Putin in Türkiye Hürriyet Daily News · 7d ago
- Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin in Türkiye Türkiye Today · 7d ago
- Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey Breakingthenews.net · 7d ago
- Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey Kyiv Independent · 6d ago
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first by Deutsche Welle EN, 5d ago · also Anadolu Agency, Daily Maverick, Straits Times
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- Germany: Ukraine's Zelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit, Merz says DW.com · 5d ago
- Ukrainian president visits Berlin for talks with Merz Anadolu Agency · 5d ago
- Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Berlin on Tuesday, Germany’s Merz says Daily Maverick · 5d ago
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3 outlets Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul
first by Interfax-Ukraine, 8d ago · also Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post
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- Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for 'important talks' with Turkey's Erdogan Kyiv Independent · 8d ago
- Zelensky Arrives in Turkey for Talks With Erdogan on Black Sea Safety Kyiv Post · 7d ago
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first by Interfax-Ukraine, 8d ago · also Kyiv Independent
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- Zelensky to visit Istanbul on Oct. 31 to discuss Black Sea security situation, Turkey says Kyiv Independent · 8d ago
- Zelenskyy confirms his visit to Turkey Interfax-Ukraine · 8d ago
- Zelenskyy confirms readiness for leaders' summit in Turkey, proposes security rules for Black Sea Interfax-Ukraine · 5d ago
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first by Guardian, 5d ago · also Interfax-Ukraine
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- Zelenskyy visits Berlin – media Interfax-Ukraine · 5d ago
- Merz invites Zelenskyy to Berlin meeting of Coalition of the Willing on Nov 19 Interfax-Ukraine · 5d ago
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2 outlets Zelenskyy hopes Russia-US-Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi will pave way for meeting at leaders’ level
first by Anadolu Agency, 4d ago · also Al Jazeera
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- Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting Al Jazeera · 4d ago
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first by Al-Monitor, 8d ago · also Straits Times
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KYIV POST: Invite Putin to Kyiv? Zelensky Says Russians ‘Came Uninvited’ in 2022 https://www. kyivpost.com/post/89034 President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the idea of inviting Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Kyiv, recalling Russia’s 2022 invasion and describing invitations to Kyiv or Moscow as destructive gestures. Speaking alongside German…
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⚡️ Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected proposals to invite Vladimir Putin to Kyiv, calling symbolic invitations destructive.
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🇩🇪 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is to visit # Berlin on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. https://www. reuters.com/world/ukraines-zel enskiy-visit-berlin-tuesday-germanys-merz-says-2026-11-03/ # ukraine # germany
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On the other hand, if the WCO had not disbanded and continued to expand its membership in Europe, what would the US and Europe have done?
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Correct! What's even more important, is that we don't know if nukes will actually be useful in a real conflict. Is there really anything you can do with the use of nukes to make the other country surrender that you cannot do with conventional weapons? It's totally unproven that there is some usage of nukes that helps to win the war.
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"Hand us over your weapons, then we can talk about peace" - the war that Russia started after Ukraine handed over their (nuclear) weapons.
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-s ays-hes-ready-to-meet-putin-in-turkey/ A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv. # Ukraine
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Imagine if the allied forces had said this during WWII when all was nearly lost? I’m not disagreeing with you completely. If tomorrow there was peace and all current front line borders were frozen as they were, I would rejoice, but it’s never that simple. There are other forces and agendas at play, particularly Russia’s long term imperialist play.
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I'm pretty sure Russia's entire nuclear arsenal is in complete disrepair, and not remotely functional. Just look at the rest of their pathetic military.
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And every country should want their own nukes and refuse to give them up after what Russia did to Ukraine
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Right an unconditional surrender would be needed for that. Never ever is that gonna happen.
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Not to mention how well the Versailles treaty went the last time we tried it (not that I disagree that that is what is deserved here)
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KYIV POST: Zelensky Says Ready to Meet Putin in Turkey, Rules Out Donbas, Crimea Concessions https://www. kyivpost.com/post/88845 Zelensky said he was ready to meet Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire, security guarantees and occupied territories, but ruled out handing over the Donbas or recognizing Crimea as Russian. He also said Ukraine must…
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KYIV POST: Zelensky, Erdogan Discuss Peace Talks and Black Sea Security https://www. kyivpost.com/post/88772 President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held bilateral talks in Istanbul on Saturday, Oct. 31, focusing on preparations for prospective trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in the first…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on October 31. The leaders discussed bilateral relations, security in the Black Sea, and shipping developments. https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a rrives-in-istanbul-for-important-talks-with-turkeys-erdogan/ # Ukraine # Russia # Turkey
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⚡️ Zelenskyy meets with Erdoğan: Black Sea ceasefire with Turkey’s mediation under discussion 📸: Zelenskiy Official | Telegram
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From AP: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul to meet with Erdogan on regional issues https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=SgYx3gfrhG U&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 # news # SupportIndependentMedia # vsn
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for 'important talks' with Turkey's Erdogan https:// kyivindependent.com/zelensky-a rrives-in-istanbul-for-important-talks-with-turkeys-erdogan/ "We're working to strengthen the protection of our people, our bilateral partnership with Turkey, and real diplomatic prospects. There are important issues…
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🇹🇷 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Saturday for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, Black Sea security and bilateral cooperation. https://www. turkiyetoday.com/region/zelens kyy-to-meet-erdogan-in-istanbul-on-black-sea-security-ukraine-peace-talks-3231361
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❗️Tomorrow Zelenskyy will arrive in Istanbul for talks with Erdogan, in particular regarding a proposal for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea – UC. The Turkish side initiated the meeting.
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🇺🇦🇹🇷 UC: Tomorrow, Zelensky will arrive in Istanbul for talks with Erdogan, in particular regarding the proposal for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea. The meeting was initiated by the Turkish side.

