Zelenskiy Travels to Turkey for Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced he is heading to Turkey for crucial diplomatic discussions. He will meet with Turkish officials to advance peace efforts and prepare for upcoming negotiations in November.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (not pictured) at the Catshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will head to Turkey for diplomatic talks on Saturday following more than four years of war with Russia . The visit comes as Kyiv pushes to resume stalled negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. Zelenskiy expects the upcoming meetings to advance long-discussed diplomatic formats.