Zelensky Visits Erdogan for Talks on Strengthening Turkiye’s Role as Ukraine-Russia Intermediary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday in Ankara.

The talks come as high-level diplomats from the United States and Russia are holding discussions in Riyadh.

Turkiye has long been recognized for its role as an intermediary between Ukraine and Russia, balancing support for Kyiv while maintaining significant economic ties with Moscow.

The meeting between Zelensky and Erdogan is expected to focus on strengthening Turkiye’s mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict, with the aim of fostering dialogue and reducing tensions.