Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan says he plans to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Istanbul. Erdogan frames the step as part of Ankara’s ongoing diplomatic work and says Turkish officials are coordinating with their Russian counterparts to prepare for any discussions.
Across the outlets provided, coverage centers on Erdogan’s statements after his separate engagement with Zelenskiy. Cyprus Mail and Al-Monitor both report Erdogan speaking to reporters on a return trip from South Korea, noting that his foreign minister and other officials are in contact with both sides to set up a possible Turkey-based meeting. Kyiv Post similarly links the prospective Putin talks to the Zelenskiy meeting and highlights Turkey’s effort to build the ground for diplomacy in this context.
