Zelenskiy to Visit Turkey on October 31 for Istanbul Talks
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy will travel to Istanbul on October 31 at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
KEY POINTS
- Zelenskiy will visit Turkey on October 31, 2026
- The visit takes place at Erdoğan's invitation
- Talks will be held in Istanbul
- Bilateral cooperation and Black Sea security are on the agenda
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy will travel to Turkey on October 31, 2026, for a working visit. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended the invitation for the trip.
The visit will center on talks held in Istanbul between the two leaders. Discussions will cover steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine.
“Cumhurbaşkanımız Sayın Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’ın davetine icabetle Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Volodimir Zelenskiy, 31 Ekim 2026 tarihinde ülkemize bir çalışma ziyareti gerçekleştirecektir.”
The Russia-Ukraine war and security in the Black Sea region will also be addressed during the meetings. Broader regional and international developments are expected to be part of the agenda.
Olay Gazetee reported the visit based on a statement from the Presidency's social media account. Amida Haber later confirmed that Zelenskiy would arrive in Istanbul on October 31.
No further details about the schedule or specific agreements were provided in the reports. Both outlets described the trip as a working visit rather than a state visit.
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