{
  "id": 18316282,
  "title": "Erdogan seeks talks with Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/erdogan-seeks-talks-with-putin-after-meeting-with-zelenskyy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:57:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1231840.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his intention to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to end the ongoing conflict between their countries. This announcement came during Erdogan's recent visit to Turkey following a trip to South Korea.\n\nDuring his visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of transitioning the war into a diplomatic phase, expressing his reliance on Turkey's mediating role. Zelenskyy also suggested that a leaders summit could be organized in Turkey, indicating a willingness to welcome Turkey's efforts in facilitating such an event.\n\nErdogan reassured journalists that Turkey would continue to take all necessary steps to advance the peace process in Ukraine. Following Zelenskyy's meeting with Erdogan, the Ukrainian leader stated that ending the war between Russia and Ukraine requires urgent diplomatic and negotiation efforts. Turkey, in its capacity as a mediator, is actively working and will persist in its endeavors to promote peace.\n\nAccording to Erdogan, Turkey's foreign minister and other officials are in dialogue with their Russian counterparts to prepare for a potential meeting with Putin. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy visited Turkey on Saturday, October 31, where he held discussions with Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.\n\nThe conversations centered on reviving diplomatic channels to halt the war, safeguarding civilian shipping and ports in the Black Sea, reinforcing air defenses, and fostering defense-industrial ties. Turkey has repeatedly served as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia, notably in the creation and management of the Black Sea Grain Initiative from 2022 to 2023, as well as in negotiations concerning the exchange of prisoners of war and detained civilians. Turkey has consistently demonstrated its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and its willingness to host direct talks at the highest level.",
  "summary": "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he intends to hold talks with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Erdogan plans talks with Putin on ending Russia's war after meeting Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/erdogan-plans-talks-with-putin-on-ending-russias-war-after-meeting",
        "published": "2026-11-05T12:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Putin holds talks with Iranian security chief as Turkish soldier killed by fire from Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/putin-holds-talks-with-iranian-security-chief-as-turkish-soldier",
        "published": "2026-11-05T16:18:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}