Story perspectives

Ukraine Seeks Turkey's Help for Zelenskyy-Putin Meeting

4/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukraine asked Turkey to organize a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed the approach and said Ukraine is open to other host countries.
Ukraine signals readiness for high-level negotiations, citing improved battlefield conditions and advances in drone warfare.
Turkey has previously mediated Kyiv–Moscow talks, including the Black Sea grain export agreement.

1 of 1

Story summary

Ukraine asked Turkey to organize a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed the approach and said Ukraine is open to other host countries.
Ukraine signals readiness for high-level negotiations, citing improved battlefield conditions and advances in drone warfare.
Turkey has previously mediated Kyiv–Moscow talks, including the Black Sea grain export agreement.