October 31 — Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met Turkish President Erdogan in
Istanbul to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Black Sea security. At a
joint briefing Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels are unacceptable, warned
that actions which escalate tensions in the Black Sea benefit no party, and said
Turkey will continue diplomatic engagement to restore safe navigation. Zelenskiy
said they discussed the current conflict and upcoming peace talks and agreed to
cooperate on the Black Sea grain corridor.