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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in Turkey and meet with US Army representatives in Kyiv. Kyiv has received 'signals' regarding a US plan to end the war.
Donald Trump stated that Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about Jamal Khashoggi's murder, contradicting US intelligence findings. The Crown Prince called the murder a "huge mistake," and Khashoggi's widow called on him to apologize.
US President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, seeking to restore his global image after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and deepen ties with Washington. The meeting focused on developing security ties, cooperation in the civilian nuclear sector, and multi-billion dollar business deals.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov held meetings in Turkey with the Minister of Defense, the head of intelligence, and the President's advisor. Prisoner exchanges and deepening defense cooperation, including joint projects and technologies, were discussed.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks in the spring and summer of 2025 ignored steps towards ending hostilities. Instead, the Russians tried to manipulate and deceive the Americans by denying Ukrainian identity.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov arrived in Istanbul to work on unblocking the prisoner exchange process. He plans meetings in Turkey and the Middle East to resume exchanges.
The prosecutor's office in Turkey is demanding 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. He is accused of corrupt activities.
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey ended inconclusively due to disagreements over control of Pakistan's internal security. Both sides confirmed their intention to adhere to the current ceasefire.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has issued arrest warrants for 37 Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" in Gaza. Among those accused are also Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israel's chief military lawyer, Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested on suspicion of abuse of office and disclosure of state information. She admitted to leaking a video showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee to protect military investigators from political pressure.
A meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim states has begun in Istanbul to support a ceasefire in Gaza and establish international monitoring forces. Representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia are participating in the talks.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to observe a ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul. The parties plan to meet again on November 6 to agree on a monitoring and verification mechanism.
On October 27, at 10:48 PM, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 1 on the Richter scale occurred in the city of Sındırgı, Balıkesir province. Tremors were felt in Istanbul and Izmir, but no serious consequences were reported.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will make his first international trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. The visit will include meetings with leaders, interfaith events, and a prayer at the site of the Beirut port explosion.
After the divorce, the man agreed to pay 10,000 liras (about 205 euros) every three months for 10 years for the maintenance of two cats. This condition was included in the divorce agreement in Istanbul.
At the Ukrainian-Romanian border, customs officers found a man in a truck from Istanbul, hiding among packages of baby diapers. According to preliminary data, he may be a Syrian citizen, and border guards are establishing the circumstances of the illegal border crossing.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a prisoner exchange with Ukraine, under which 185 Russian servicemen returned in exchange for 185 Ukrainian prisoners of war. 20 civilians were also returned.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ceasefire in Ukraine at a meeting of the UN Security Council. He emphasized that the war has been going on for over three and a half years, leading to numerous civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
In the Bosphorus, a ferry collided with a cargo ship. Eight people were injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred near the Üsküdar pier in Istanbul in the evening.
The head of British foreign intelligence MI6, Sir Richard Moore, stated that Putin does not seek peace and overestimated his strength. He noted that the invasion did not break Ukraine, but accelerated Russia's decline.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Vladimir Putin promised Donald Trump to restore diplomacy and end the war, but did not take any steps. Instead, Russia intensified terror, refused to meet with leaders, and carried out terrorist attacks.
Serhiy Kyslytsia, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, reported the absence of signs of the Kremlin's readiness for a trilateral meeting. He emphasized the importance of such a format for resolving the conflict.
An earthquake of magnitude 4. 9 occurred in the Turkish province of Balıkesir. Tremors were also felt in Izmir and Istanbul.
The Dolce Vento yacht, worth almost 1 million dollars, sank off the coast of Turkey 15 minutes after its maiden voyage. The owner, captain, and two crew members were rescued; the causes of the incident are being investigated.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are not yet ready for a meeting. He held talks with both leaders after returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Turkish President Erdogan informed Putin about Ankara's work towards a just end to the war in Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of negotiations in Istanbul for peace efforts.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that there have been noticeable changes in Russia's position regarding the war in Ukraine. Russia no longer insists on controlling the entire territory of four Ukrainian regions, but seeks to hold the front line in Zaporizhzhia and consolidate 25-30% of Donetsk region.
The owner and CEO of Assan Group have been detained in Turkey on suspicion of military espionage and ties to FETÖ. 10 companies of the group have been placed under trusteeship.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that there is no progress in the return of Ukrainian civilians and abducted children. He called on the international community to be more actively involved in humanitarian issues.