Politics · Istanbul, Turkey · November 1, 2026

Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin in Turkey

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 9:59 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Zelensky said in Istanbul he is ready to meet Putin. Turkey offered to host a new round of talks with Russia and the US. A Kremlin aide said Putin never refused to talk and that Zelensky can come to Moscow.

Why it matters

Any direct meeting would be the first major step toward ending the war.

Background

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Earlier rounds of talks have been held in Turkey.

Sources

• ANSA ↗Nov 1, 12:22 PM ET
• El País ↗Nov 1, 9:59 AM ET
• ANSA ↗Nov 1, 11:07 AM ET

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