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Zelensky and Erdogan Strengthen Ukraine-Turkey Security Partnership

4/5/2026

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On April 4, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a strengthened security partnership with Turkey during a meeting in Istanbul with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
They agreed on steps in security cooperation focusing on expertise and technology.
Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's role in facilitating Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
They discussed joint gas projects and Black Sea maritime safety.
Ukraine seeks security pacts with other Middle Eastern nations, leveraging wartime experience against Russia.

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Story summary

On April 4, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a strengthened security partnership with Turkey during a meeting in Istanbul with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
They agreed on steps in security cooperation focusing on expertise and technology.
Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's role in facilitating Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
They discussed joint gas projects and Black Sea maritime safety.
Ukraine seeks security pacts with other Middle Eastern nations, leveraging wartime experience against Russia.