Zelenskyy comments on possibility of meeting Putin in Turkiye

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey, should Ankara organize such a meeting, stating in an interview with CNN Turk on November 1st. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of ending the war and uniting efforts, hoping for Turkey's mediation. He appreciated Turkey's position, seeing it as a potential mediator for the conflict.

Zelenskyy also highlighted the importance of a leaders' meeting, as people's belief in the war's end fuels diplomatic progress. A trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia was discussed, scheduled for the first half of November. Zelenskyy assured ongoing support for Ukraine from international allies and confirmed readiness for direct negotiations with Putin on critical issues, particularly the territorial question.