Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul after an invitation from his Turkish counterpart, Tayip Erdogan.

He was hosted at the airport by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler.

As announced by the Turkish presidency, the focus of the talks will be the Russia-Ukrainian war, security in the Black Sea and further development of bilateral relations.

According to the head of communication of the Turkish presidency, this is a working visit, during which the two leaders will review both bilateral co-operation and regional and international developments.

Zelensky was hosted by Erdogan with an official ceremony at the Presidential Office in Dolmabahce.