On November 1, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in an interview with the media that he is willing to have a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey. Zelensky said he hoped Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would use his communication channels with Putin to facilitate direct negotiations between the leaders. Zelensky stressed that he wants direct talks with Putin himself because Putin has the final authority to decide on related matters.

On November 1, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in an interview with the media that he is willing to have a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey. Zelensky said he hoped Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would use his communication channels with Putin to facilitate direct negotiations between the leaders. Zelensky stressed that he wants direct talks with Putin himself because Putin has the final authority to decide on related matters.