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title: "Erdogan Plans Putin Talks on Ukraine After Zelensky Meeting"
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published: "2026-11-05T11:25:10.027Z"
source_reported: "2026-11-05T10:37:50.000Z"
updated: "2026-11-06T12:30:36.952Z"
trust_score: 60
critic_score: 100
hype_score: 12
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coverage_measured: "2026-11-06T07:51:44.040Z"
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# Erdogan Plans Putin Talks on Ukraine After Zelensky Meeting

*Turkish President stated his intention to discuss the conflict with Russian leader following his own meeting with Ukrainian President.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Trust 60: multiple named sources (Erdogan, Peskov) and two independent reports give specific date and location.
- Craft 100 of 100, higher is better. Critic 100: explains context, quotes officials, separates fact from comment, provides dates, names, and next steps.
- Hype 12 of 100, lower is better. Hype 12: language is factual with no sensational adjectives or clickbait headlines.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war.
- Erdogan stated his intention to speak with Putin after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- The Turkish President made these remarks to journalists on November 5, 2026, while returning from South Korea.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that no concrete arrangements for a Putin-Erdogan meeting were in place at that time.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his intention to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the war in Ukraine. Erdogan stated that these talks would take place after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He made these remarks to journalists on November 5, 2026, while travelling aboard his return flight from South Korea.

## Disagreement on meeting arrangements

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that no concrete arrangements for a meeting between Putin and Erdogan existed at the time of Erdogan's announcement. Peskov added that such a meeting could be organised quickly if necessary. The reports do not detail any further information from the Kremlin regarding potential meeting timelines.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated reports mentioned Erdogan's expressed hope that the United States midterm election results would help achieve lasting peace in the region, a detail present in the Daily Sabah report. Additionally, the right-rated reports did not include the specific date of Erdogan's meeting with Zelensky, which the Glavcom report stated would precede the planned talks with Putin.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 24% (4)
- Centre: 11% (2)
- Right: 65% (11)

24 of 41 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-06T07:51:44.040Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-06T12:30:36.952Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- All four left‑rated outlets reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will seek a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin after his recent talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and that the purpose is to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. They noted that Turkish officials are consulting their Russian counterparts in preparation.
- fakti.bg published an article on 5 November 2026 that added details. It recorded Erdogan’s comment that it is too early to assess the US mid‑term results and that Turkey will keep dialogue with Washington and Congress. The piece quoted his hope the US outcome benefits the region, mentioned foreign minister Hakan Fidan, and said no date for a Putin meeting has been set.
- The Kyiv Post, Interfax‑Ukraine and UNN digests each summarised the same core announcement without the extra context. They highlighted that Turkish officials are consulting Russian counterparts and that Erdogan intends to discuss the war’s end with Putin. None of these digests mentioned the US election commentary, the foreign minister’s role, or any scheduled date for the talks.

### Centre

No separate framing summary.

### Right

- The right-rated reports focused on President Erdogan's stated intention to engage in talks with Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine conflict. Daily Sabah reported that Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war and expressed hope that the US midterm election results would contribute to lasting peace. Interfax.ru noted Erdogan's intention to discuss the Ukrainian issue with Putin, while vz.ru highlighted his hope for talks with Putin to discuss the crisis. EADaily and news-pravda.com also reported Erdogan's desire to negotiate with Putin on Ukraine.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 3
- mixed: 7
- high: 5
- unknown: 24
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [www.prensa-latina.cu](https://prensa-latina.cu/2026/11/06/turkiye-trabaja-para-facilitar-la-paz-entre-rusia-y-ucrania) — Türkiye Works to Facilitate Peace Between Russia and Ukraine - News Press Latina
- [US Daily Report](https://usdailyreport.com/2026/11/05/volodymyr-zelenskyy-agrees-to-meet-donald-trump-and-vladimir-putin-in-turkiye-then-draws-a-brutal-territorial-line-moscow-never-wanted-to-hear_n_89005.html) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy Agrees to Meet Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Türkiye — Then Draws a Brutal Territorial Line Moscow Never Wanted to Hear
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/externe/erdogan-pregateste-un-nou-dialog-cu-putin-turcia-vrea-sa-deschida-drumul-catre-pace-in-razboiul-din-ucraina-4023775) — Erdogan Prepares a New Dialogue with Putin: Turkey Wants to Open the Way to Peace in the War in Ukraine
- [Kyiv Post](https://kyivpost.com/post/89263) — Erdogan Plans Talks With Putin on Ending Ukraine War After Zelensky Meeting
- [Интерфакс-Украина](https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1231840.html) — Erdogan seeks talks with Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy
- [ostro.org](https://ostro.org/news/erdogan-pislya-zustrichi-iz-zelenskym-zayavyv-pro-namir-provesty-peregovory-z-putinym-shhodo-i572386) — Erdogan After Meeting with Zelensky Stated His Intention to Hold Talks with Putin on Ending the War
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/292986-jerdogan-nameren-donesti-do-putina-poziciju-zelenskogo-po-uregulirovaniju-konflikta.html) — Erdoğan Intends to Convey to Putin the Zelensky Position on the Settlement of the Conflict
- [ΡΕΘΕΜΝΟΣ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ: ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ ΝΕΑ ΕΙΔΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΡΗΤΗ…](https://rethemnosnews.gr/kosmos/727982_parathyrio-erntogan-se-epikoinonia-me-poytin-sto-trapezi-dimeris-rosias-oykranias) — Erdogan's "Window" in Communication with Putin - At the Bilateral Russia-Ukraine Table in Turkey
- [ТСН.ua](https://tsn.ua/politika/erdohan-zbyrayetsia-pohovoryty-z-putinym-pro-prypynennia-viyny-v-ukrayini-3208927.html) — Erdogan Is Going to Talk to Putin About Ending the War in Ukraine
- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/erntogan-thelei-synomilies-me-poutin-meta-ti-synantisi-me-zelenski-ti-eipe-gia-tis-ipa) — Erdogan: He Wants Talks with Putin After Meeting with Zelensky – What He Said About the US
- [face.ba](https://face.ba/vijesti/svijet/erdogan-zeli-razgovarati-s-putinom-turska-ponovo-nudi-posredovanje-izmedju-moskve-i-kijeva/624288) — Erdogan Wants to Talk to Putin: Turkey Again Offers Mediation Between Moscow and Kiev | Face | The only Independent Media House
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/560481/erntogan-thelei-na-synomilisei-me-ton-poytin-gia-ton-termatismo-tou-polemou-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan's "Window" in Communication with Putin - At the Bilateral Russia-Ukraine Table in Turkey
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1906142/erdogan-exetazoume-an-boroun-na-sunadithoun-poutin-kai-zelenski-stin-tourkia) — Erdogan: We Are Considering Whether Putin and Zelensky Can Meet in Turkey, Premature to Talk About the Outcome of the Interim Talks
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/11/05/erdogan-wants-to-discuss-ending-russia-ukraine-war-with-putin-after-talks-with-zelenskiy) — Erdogan wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war with Putin after talks with Zelenskiy
- [UNN](https://unn.ua/news/erdohan-pislia-zustrichi-iz-zelenskym-khoche-obhovoryty-z-putinym-zavershennia-viiny) — Erdogan, After Meeting with Zelensky, Wants to Discuss with Putin the End of the War
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7397316_erntogan-ereynatai-i-prooptiki-synantisis-poytin-zelenski-stin-toyrkia-noris-na) — Erdogan: Prospect of Putin-Zelensky Meeting in Turkey Being Explored – Too Early to Talk About the Outcome of the Midterm Elections
- [LB.ua](https://en.lb.ua/news/2026/11/05/48138_erdogan_plans_talks_putin_ending.html) — Erdogan Plans Talks With Putin on Ending the War in Ukraine
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/erdogan-se-gotvi-za-sreshta-s-putin-652295.html) — Erdogan Prepares for Meeting with Putin - World — News Standard
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/erdogan-gotov-sreshta-vladimir-putin-sled-razgovorite-sas-zelenski.html) — Erdogan Ready to Meet with Vladimir Putin After Talks with Zelensky
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96311890-turecko-sa-snazi-pripravit-podu-pre-mier-medzi-ruskom-a-ukrajinou-vyhlasil-erdogan) — Turkey Seeks to Pave the Way for Peace Between Russia and Ukraine, Erdogan Says
- [Islamabad Post](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/turkiyes-erdogan-says-he-hopes-us-midterm-elections-will-contribute-to-regional-peace) — Turkiye’s Erdogan says he hopes US midterm elections will contribute to regional peace
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/world/turkiye-to-continue-efforts-to-bring-an-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-president-erdogan/4112697) — Türkiye to Continue Efforts to Bring an End to Russia-Ukraine War: President Erdogan
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1097671-erdogan-e-gotov-za-sreshta-s-putin-sled-izborite-v-sasht) — Erdogan Ready to Meet with Putin After US Election
- [Європейська правда](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/11/5/7249344) — Erdogan Plans to Discuss End of War with Putin After Talks with Zelensky
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-says-he-wants-discuss-ending-russia-ukraine-war-with-putin-after-2026-11-05) — Turkey's Erdogan says he wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war ...
- [The Frontier Post](https://thefrontierpost.com/turkiyes-erdogan-says-he-hopes-us-midterm-elections-will-contribute-to-regional-peace) — Turkiye’s Erdogan says he hopes US midterm elections will contribute to regional peace
- [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/erdohan-zajaviv-pro-namir-provesti-perehovori-z-putinim-shchodo-ukrajini-1153621.html) — Erdogan Says He Intends to Hold Talks with Putin on Ukraine
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1336293/erntoghan-ghia-endiameses-ekloghes-se-sterea-themelia-oi-skheseis-toyrkias-hpa) — Erdogan on Midterm Elections: Turkey-US Relations on Solid Foundations
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/11/05/erdogan-a-declarat-ca-vrea-sa-discute-cu-putin-despre-incheierea-razboiului-rusia-ucraina-dupa-convorbiri-cu-zelenski) — Erdoğan Said He Wants to Talk to Putin About the End of the Russia-Ukraine War, After Talks with Zelenski.
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/cumhurbaskani-erdogandan-abd-mesaji-yakin-diyalog-halinde-olmaya-devam-edecegiz-597608) — President Erdoğan's Message to the US: 'We Will Continue to Maintain Close dialogue.'
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/11/05/hot-kusochek-slavy-erdogan-hochet-provesti-peregovory-s-putinym-po-ukraine) — "Which Part of Glory" - Erdogan Wants to Negotiate with Putin in Ukraine.
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1127141) — Erdogan Looks Forward to Discussing the Ukrainian Issue with Putin.
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/posle-vstrechi-s-zelenskim-razgovor-s-putinym-erdogan-hochet-obsudit) — After Meeting Zelensky with Putin, Erdogan Wants to Discuss a Settlement in Ukraine.
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/proti-antidrasi-erntogan-gia-ekloges-stis-ipa-tha-synechisoyme-ton-dialogo-me-kyvernisi-kai-kogkreso-1089765) — Erdogan's First Reaction to US Elections: We Will Continue Dialogue with Government and Congress
- [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/world/turkiyes-erdogan-says-he-hopes-us-midterm-elections-will-contribute-to-regional-peace-3009935) — Turkiye’s Erdogan says he hopes US midterm elections will contribute to regional peace
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4028019/erntogan-elpizo-oi-endiameses-ekloges-stis-ipa-na-sumbaloun-stin-eirini-stin-perioxi) — Erdogan: I Hope the US Midterm Elections Will Contribute to Peace in the Region
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/politics/president-erdogan-signals-fresh-putin-talks-pushing-for-peace/news) — President Erdoğan signals fresh Putin talks pushing for peace
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/5/1472409.html) — Erdogan Expressed Hope for Talks with Putin on the Conflict in Ukraine
- [elipshaber.com](https://elipshaber.com/cumhurbaskani-erdogandan-abd-ara-secimlerine-iliskin-ilk-degerlendirme) — President Erdoğan's First Assessment of the US Midterm Elections.
- [Apa](https://apa.az/europe/erdogan-zelenskiden-sonra-putinle-danisiqlar-aparmagi-planlasdirir-1011328) — Erdogan Plans to Hold Talks with Putin After Zelensky
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/05/2719925.html) — Erdogan announced his desire to hold talks on Ukraine with Putin

## Questions

**What did President Erdogan say he intends to do regarding the Ukraine war?**

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated his intention to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war. He indicated these discussions would follow his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

**When and where did President Erdogan make these statements?**

Erdogan made these statements to journalists on November 5, 2026, aboard his return flight from South Korea. The reports do not specify the exact location of the flight.

**What was the Kremlin's response to Erdogan's stated intention?**

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that no concrete arrangements for a Putin-Erdogan meeting existed at that time. He added that if necessary, such a meeting could be organised in a short period.

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