Zelenskyy announces plans to visit Türkiye 'to intensify negotiations'

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he plans to visit Türkiye "to intensify negotiations" and work toward resuming exchanges and the return of war prisoners.

In a Telegram statement, Zelenskyy said he plans to hold "a series of meetings" on Wednesday, without specifying the city or the counterparts he will meet.

"Tomorrow -- meetings in Türkiye. We are preparing to intensify negotiations and have developed solutions we will propose to our partners. Bringing the war to an end is Ukraine's top priority. We are also working to resume exchanges and the return of war prisoners," he said.

Following his international trip, the Ukrainian leader plans to meet with the national parliament and lawmakers from his Servant of the People party.

"I am preparing several necessary legislative initiatives and fundamental quick decisions that our state needs," he added.

Separately, US media reported that US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff is also expected to arrive in Türkiye on Wednesday to take part in the talks with Zelenskyy.