Zelenskiy to Leverage US Pressure on Russia to Restart Talks (1)

Nov. 18, 2025, 6:20 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to leverage growing US pressure on Moscow to revive stalled diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Zelenskiy on Wednesday will travel to Turkey to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, people familiar with the plans said, asking not to be identified discussing sensitive information.

Turkey has played an intermediary role in the conflict, hosting previous talks between Ukraine and Russia. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan may personally relay the outcome of the discussions to Moscow, which isn’t sending anyone to the ...

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