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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor during talks in Istanbul on October 31, 2026, following Zelenskyy's arrival for bilateral negotiations. Both leaders condemned attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, calling them unacceptable regardless of perpetrator, and emphasized the need for responsible conduct to ensure safe navigation. Turkey has proposed a moratorium on strikes against ships, which Ukraine supports, though Russia has not responded.
India and Turkey are contributing proposals to protect grain and energy shipments in the Black Sea, with the United States reviewing the ideas, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed India is in discussions with Russia, Ukraine, and Europe on three points: protecting civilian shipping, restoring grain exports, and ensuring non-attack on energy infrastructure. The G20 foreign ministers met in Atlanta as part of preparations for the December summit in Florida, where US President Donald Trump said he would invite Zelenskyy.
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