🕊️🤝 Zelensky in Turkey to revive peace negotiations
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ankara on November 19, 2025, to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an effort to revive peace talks amid ongoing Russian attacks that resulted in 20 deaths. Zelensky emphasized the need to reactivate negotiations and is also expected to discuss a new prisoner exchange deal for 1,200 detainees. The backdrop of these discussions includes recent severe violence from Russia, which has intensified the urgency for diplomatic solutions.
Key points
- Zelensky aims to reinvigorate peace talks with Erdogan amid ongoing Russian attacks.
- Recent Russian strikes resulted in 20 deaths and nearly 100 injuries in Ukraine.
- Discussions may include a new prisoner exchange deal for 1,200 detainees.
- Turkey continues to position itself as a mediator in the conflict.
Links
- Die Welt: Ukraine-Krieg: ++ Brände und Evakuierungen - Drohnenangriff auf Charkiw fordert mehr als 30 Verletzte ++ Liveticker - WELT
- Deutsche Welle: Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy due in Turkey to meet Erdogan
- El Mundo: Zelenski intenta revivir las conversaciones de paz en Turquía tras un ataque ruso que deja 20 muertos
Facts
- Zelensky's visit to Turkey occurred on November 19, 2025.
- Recent Russian strikes killed 20 and injured nearly 100 in Ukraine.
- Kyiv aims to negotiate the return of 1,200 detainees in a new prisoner exchange.
- 5,857 Ukrainian prisoners have been returned since the start of the war.
Quotes
- We are preparing to reactivate negotiations and have developed solutions that we will propose to our partners — Volodymyr Zelensky
- Ending the war is Ukraine’s highest priority — Volodymyr Zelensky
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