# Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin in Turkey

https://mins.news/en/item/125352

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-02 11:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-says-hes-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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