Zelensky and Erdogan Hold High-Level Talks in Ankara

The Ukrainian and Turkish leaders discuss prisoner exchanges, food security, and strengthening bilateral cooperation during a pivotal visit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara for private and expanded discussions.
Key topics include prisoner exchanges, food security, and enhancing cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey, according to official statements.
Zelensky's visit follows recent high-level talks between U.S. and Russian diplomats in Saudi Arabia, which have raised concerns in Kyiv about potential agreements excluding Ukraine.
During his visit, Zelensky paid tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and inaugurated the new Ukrainian Embassy complex in Türkiye alongside First Lady Olena Zelenska.
Turkey has maintained a balancing act in the conflict, providing drones to Ukraine while avoiding Western-led sanctions on Russia and facilitating prisoner swaps between the warring nations.