Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Axar.az reports that Zelensky announced his arrival in a post on X.

“Landed in Istanbul with our team. Important talks with Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lie ahead. We’re working to strengthen the protection of our people, our bilateral partnership with Turkiye, and real diplomatic prospects. There are important issues concerning shipping in the Black Sea,” he said.

Zelensky added that a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was also planned. He thanked everyone who stands with Ukraine.