Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Erdogan: Putin, Zelenskiy Not Ready for Face-to-Face Meeting
Turkish President Erdogan spoke with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy about ending the war in Ukraine.
He had discussions with Putin in China and spoke with Zelenskiy over the phone.
Erdogan mentioned that even though talks have happened, neither side is ready to meet face-to-face yet.
He also mentioned the recent talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials that took place in Istanbul, which shows that peace is still possible.
Erdogan discussed ways to end the Ukraine war with Putin in China.
Erdogan also spoke with Zelenskiy by phone about the war.
The sides are 'not yet ready' for a leaders' meeting, according to Erdogan.
Talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul showed the path to peace remains open.
Erdogan was returning from China when he spoke to reporters.
- Who
- Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- What
- Discussed ways to end the Ukraine war
- When
- Not explicitly stated
- Where
- China and via phone
- Why
- To find a path to peace
Russia
Ukraine
Readiness for Meeting
Russia
Not yet ready for face-to-face meeting
Ukraine
Not yet ready for face-to-face meeting
- Leaders Involved
- Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskiy
- Topics Discussed
- Ways to end the Ukraine war
- Meeting Type
- Talks and phone calls
- Location
- China and by phone
- Erdogan's Assessment
- Sides are 'not yet ready' for a leaders' meeting
