Zelenskyy heads to Turkey for 'important' talks
· Politics · Ukraine · Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would hold "important" talks in Turkey as part of diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of war with Russia. In Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Zelenskyy's comments were unhelpful and that Russia's position was unchanged, adding that fundamental issues in US-Russia relations remained unresolved. Lavrov also said inviting Poland to G20 meetings broke diplomatic rules.
Why it matters：Any Turkey-hosted talks would test whether diplomacy can gain traction as both sides harden positions and fighting continues.
Key points
- Zelenskyy announced talks in Turkey
- Lavrov said Russia's position is unchanged
- Lavrov said US-Russia fundamental issues remain unresolved