Zelenskyy arrives in Türkiye on official visit

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Istanbul, where he is due to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy said his talks with the Turkish president will focus on bilateral cooperation and diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The two leaders will also discuss the security of shipping in the Black Sea.

"We're working to strengthen the protection of our people, our bilateral partnership with Türkiye, and real diplomatic prospects. There are important issues concerning shipping in the Black Sea," the Ukrainian president said.

While in Türkiye, Zelenskyy will also meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Background:

• In early October, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in which Black Sea security was one of the topics discussed.
• A few days ago, Erdoğan told US President Donald Trump in a phone call that Türkiye is ready to contribute to reviving the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia.
• The Turkish president had said earlier that Ankara is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to resume grain exports via the Black Sea and has received a positive signal from Ukraine on the matter.

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