WorldZelensky says he is ready to meet Putin in Turkey

Volodymyr Zelensky said he is willing to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey to discuss peace talks, calling the country a practical and realistic mediator for future Kyiv-Moscow negotiations. He said upcoming technical talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. would address a partial energy and maritime ceasefire and captive exchanges, while a leaders’ summit could discuss a full ceasefire and security guarantees.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-02 11:22Original