31.10.2026 15:51
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul as part of a working visit. Zelensky, who was welcomed at the airport by Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, announced that he would hold important talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The talks are expected to address Ukraine's security, bilateral relations with Türkiye, and maritime transportation in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul as part of a working visit. Zelensky was welcomed at the airport by Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler and other officials.
Zelensky, who announced that he would meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as part of his contacts in Istanbul, made statements regarding the agenda of the talks.
HE WILL HOLD IMPORTANT TALKS WITH ERDOĞAN
In a statement on his X account, Zelensky drew attention to the importance of his visit to Turkey for Ukraine's security and diplomatic initiatives.
He stated that in his meetings with President Erdoğan, emphasis would be placed on strengthening Turkey-Ukraine relations and assessing opportunities for a diplomatic solution.
BLACK SEA MARITIME TRANSPORT ON THE TABLE
Zelensky announced that important issues regarding maritime transport in the Black Sea were also on the agenda of the talks.
The Ukrainian leader reported that a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew I was also planned as part of his Istanbul visit.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM ZELENSKY
Ukrainian President Zelensky, in a statement after his arrival in Istanbul, said:
"We arrived in Istanbul with our team. We will have important talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. We are working to strengthen the security of our people, consolidate our bilateral partnership with Turkey, and work on concrete diplomatic possibilities. There are important issues regarding maritime transport in the Black Sea. A meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew I is also planned. I thank everyone who supports Ukraine."