04.04.2026 15:50
President Erdoğan and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky are holding a meeting in Dolmabahçe. It is noteworthy that this visit comes a day after Erdoğan's meeting with Russian leader Putin, who claimed that Kiev is trying to target the pipeline between Russia and Turkey.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Istanbul by private jet for a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Zelensky stated on his social media account, "We have arrived in Istanbul, where important meetings will take place. Comprehensive discussions are planned with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. We are working to strengthen our partnership to ensure the real protection of lives in both Europe and the Middle East, enhance stability, and guarantee security. Joint efforts always yield the best results," he said.
The meeting between President Erdoğan and Zelensky at Dolmabahçe has begun.
"EFFORTS TOWARDS ESTABLISHING A CEASEFIRE WILL BE DISCUSSED"
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran stated regarding the visit, "The meetings to be held in Istanbul are expected to address the issues on our bilateral agenda with Ukraine, as well as regional developments, including efforts to establish a ceasefire and achieve a permanent solution, primarily through the Istanbul Process," he said.
NOTABLE TIMING
On the other hand, this visit took place one day after Erdoğan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who claimed that Kiev was trying to target the pipeline that supplies gas to many European countries between Russia and Turkey.
WAR CONTINUING FOR 4 YEARS
The Russia-Ukraine War, which began on February 24, 2022, under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin, continues fiercely on the ground. In the recent attacks by the Russian army in the Sumi, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, 5 people were killed and 29 were injured.