Turkey Ready To Negotiate With Russia On Black Sea Security — Erdoğan After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Turkey will continue negotiations with the parties to the war in Ukraine, including Russia, to restore the safety of shipping in the Black Sea. Ankara considers attacks on civilian vessels unacceptable and calls on all sides to act responsibly. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated this today, October 31, at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in…
Turkey is prepared to engage in negotiations with Russia and other parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine with the aim of securing safe shipping in the Black Sea. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the unacceptability of attacks on civilian vessels during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 31 in Istanbul.
Both leaders discussed the need for diplomacy to achieve peace in Ukraine, with Erdoğan noting the recent momentum in diplomatic efforts, particularly thanks to US President Donald Trump. Turkey has already organized talks between Ukraine and Russia at home, demonstrating the potential for diplomatic success. Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's commitment to supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence as a strategic partner, and highlighted the positive impact of the 2022 free trade agreement on bilateral relations, with the goal of reaching $10 billion in trade turnover.
The Ukrainian president's visit to Istanbul aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance peace efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine, with both leaders discussing various topics, including Black Sea security and trilateral talks.
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