Zelensky intends to visit Turkey to "intensify negotiations": what is known

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced plans to visit Turkey on November 19 to "prepare for the intensification of negotiations." It is also reported that US special Envoy Steve Witkoff will arrive in Ankara, and local sources say there are plans to resume meetings between Russian and Ukrainian delegations. The Kremlin also stated that there was no information about the agenda of possible contacts. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

What is known about the trip

Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey on November 19 to discuss the intensification of negotiations to resolve the situation, and noted the availability of prepared proposals for partners. He believes that the package of measures also includes work on updating exchange processes and the return of prisoners. At the same time, the Ukrainian leader stressed that meetings are scheduled for the near future.

In addition, the Reuters news agency found out that the US president's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will also arrive in Turkey on November 19. According to a diplomatic source, Ankara is considering the possibility of resuming negotiations in Istanbul. It is reported that the initiative concerns the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

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Kiev was initially not set up for dialogue with Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Izvestia.

The Kremlin's reaction

On the Russian side, according to the Kremlin, there is no understanding of the content of possible contacts in Turkey. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, said that the information would appear only after receiving clarifications and assessments from the participants in the discussions.

The Kremlin's official representative suggested that Zelensky, speaking about the negotiations, was referring to contacts with Turkish partners, as well as, probably, with the special envoy of the US president, Steve Witkoff. He stressed that the Russian Federation continues to remain open to the negotiation process and is awaiting the results of these negotiations.

What happened in the financial market

According to RIA Novosti, the Russian stock market reacted with growth to the news about a possible resumption of political contacts. The Moscow Exchange index rose by more than two percent and reached 2,571.24 points by 11:31 a.m. It is specified that in the morning the indicator decreased to 2,492.20 points.

According to analysts, Turkey's initiative to resume negotiations may lead to increased attention from international mediators. Experts believe that the participation of the American special envoy can enhance diplomatic activity in the region. At the same time, there is no confirmation yet of the composition and format of possible meetings.

Experts note that in conditions of uncertainty, it will be important to confirm the intentions of all participants in the process. Observers believe that Ankara's upcoming statements may determine the chronology and format of interaction. It is reported that the market movement will reflect a rapid reaction to diplomatic events.

All important news is on the Izvestia channel in the MAX messenger.