Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed peace efforts, energy support and regional cooperation during meetings with Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, according to statements published on Ukraine’s presidential website on Oct. 31, 2026. Following his meeting with Erdoğan, Zelenskyy said Ukraine expected increased deliveries of generators and other energy equipment the following week. The two leaders also discussed preparations for a proposed trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia in the first half of November. Zelenskyy said strong decisions were needed to advance peace and called for continued international support for Ukraine. He also said Russia should receive messages at every level that there was no alternative to pursuing peace. In a separate meeting, Zelenskyy thanked Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for his public support of Ukraine and prayers for peace. The two discussed Ukraine’s cooperation with international partners, including contacts with the United States, aimed at supporting efforts to end the conflict. Post navigation Zelenskyy Meets Patriarch in Istanbul Critical Red Notification Issued for Tropical Cyclone FOUR-26 in India