When is the meeting between Erdoğan and Zelensky? What topics will be discussed? What is on the agenda for Erdoğan and Zelensky?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. The meeting will address cooperation between the two countries and regional developments.

WHEN IS THE MEETING BETWEEN ERDOĞAN AND ZELENSKYY? 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will meet in Ankara on Tuesday, February 18 (today), at a time when international diplomacy aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war is intensifying.

WHAT ROLE DOES TURKEY WANT TO PLAY IN THE PEACE PROCESS?

Turkey continues to maintain its stance in favor of the rapid commencement of peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Ankara is expected to convey the message that it is ready to take an active role in the negotiations during this meeting.

WILL DEFENSE INDUSTRY COOPERATION BE STRENGTHENED?

Zelenskyy defines Turkey as a strategic partner and wants to further strengthen relations between the two countries, especially in the defense industry. Deepening cooperation in the defense industry is among the topics that will be on the agenda during the talks.

WHICH COUNTRIES DOES ZELENSKYY'S VISIT COVER?

Zelenskyy's diplomatic contacts are not limited to Turkey. The Ukrainian leader is coming to Ankara as part of a tour that includes the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.

WHICH TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING?

According to the official statement made by Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, the two leaders are expected to review all aspects of their strategic partnership relations and discuss steps to be taken to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.