Zelensky in Istanbul for Black Sea talks with Erdogan
Ukraine says it is ready to accept Black Sea strike moratorium; Turkey called for vessel moratorium as attacks intensify
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on 31 October for talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with security in the Black Sea expected to dominate the agenda. The Ukrainian president described the meeting as 'important talks' focused on strengthening bilateral partnership and protecting shipping in the region.