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Zelensky to meet Erdoğan in Istanbul for talks on Ukraine war and Black Sea security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on Saturday, Oct.
31.
Turkey’s presidency says they will discuss the war in Ukraine and Black Sea security, along with cooperation between their countries.
Zelensky described the discussions as important and said they form part of efforts to pursue diplomatic options after more than four and a half years of war with Russia.
Turkey has hosted talks between Ukraine and Russia and has offered to help facilitate negotiations, while maintaining ties with both countries.
The Black Sea is a security concern, with Russian drones reported to have struck merchant vessels and Turkey criticizing attacks on commercial ships.
Zelensky hopes Ukraine, Russia and the United States will resume talks in Abu Dhabi between Nov.
6 and Nov.
10.
He has also said Ukraine wants Europe involved in discussions on ending the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on Oct. 31.
The talks will cover Russia’s war against Ukraine, security in the Black Sea and bilateral cooperation.
The Turkish presidency said Erdoğan will receive Zelensky at his Dolmabahçe office, followed by a joint news conference.
Zelensky said the visit is part of efforts to pursue diplomatic opportunities and move toward renewed negotiations.
Turkey has hosted talks between Ukraine and Russia and has offered to support efforts to end the war.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- What
- They will discuss the war in Ukraine, Black Sea security and bilateral cooperation.
- When
- Oct. 31, 2026.
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkey, at Erdoğan’s Dolmabahçe office.
- Why
- To discuss the war, regional security and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
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Erdoğan spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the worsening security situation in the Black Sea.
Zelensky said he would hold important talks in Turkey, and the Turkish presidency announced his visit for the following day.
Zelensky is scheduled to meet Erdoğan in Istanbul.
- Visit date
- Oct. 31, 2026
- Meeting location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Turkish president
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
- Ukrainian president
- Volodymyr Zelensky
- Meeting topics
- Russia’s war against Ukraine, Black Sea security and bilateral cooperation
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Important negotiations will take place in Turkey. We are also working to ensure that all available diplomatic opportunities are pursued,
During the discussions to be held in İstanbul, the parties will address steps that can be taken to further enhance bilateral cooperation between Turkey 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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Cumhurbaşkanımız Sayın Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’ın davetine icabetle Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Volodimir Zelenskiy, 31 Ekim 2026 tarihinde ülkemize bir çalışma ziyareti gerçekleştirecektir. İstanbul’da yapılacak görüşmelerde, Türkiye ile Ukrayna arasındaki ikili iş birliğinin daha da