Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Istanbul with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss Turkey's potential involvement in diplomatic negotiations aimed at concluding the war started by Russia, as reported by the news outlet Ukrainska Pravda. During the joint press conference, the parties examined the possibility of hosting future summits on Turkish soil.

According to statements made by the Ukrainian leader and reported by Ukrainska Pravda, preparations are underway for a possible trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in the first half of November. The discussions in Istanbul touched on several options, including the inclusion of European and Turkish partners in the process.

Zelenskyy explained that resolute decisions are needed to achieve peace, highlighting the necessity of sending clear signals to Moscow regarding the continuation of international support for Kyiv. The dialogue is part of the diplomatic initiatives that Turkey is pursuing with various international interlocutors to relaunch negotiations.

In recent weeks, Erdoğan had been in contact with the US and Russian presidents regarding security in the Black Sea and the resumption of grain exports. Ankara confirmed its readiness to facilitate the resumption of diplomatic dialogue between the parties involved in the conflict to foster a peaceful resolution.