Ukraine open to leaders' meeting with Russia, Sybiha says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed Kyiv's readiness for a leaders-level meeting with Russia, potentially involving the presidents of Türkiye and the United States, Report informs.

Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, he said Ukraine is ready for such a meeting and is relying on Türkiye to help organize it.

He said the proposed meeting could involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and possibly US President Donald Trump.

Sybiha said Ukraine had conveyed this proposal to Turkish officials during the Ukrainian president's recent visit.

He also stressed that Türkiye plays a very important role in peace efforts.