Zelensky and Erdogan discuss Black Sea security and grain corridor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Black Sea security with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, focusing on ensuring the operation of the maritime export corridor. Zelensky said countries on every continent depend on Ukrainian food exports, and various options exist to fully restore the corridor, requiring Russia's readiness to stop strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure in exchange for Kyiv halting long-range responses. The leaders also discussed bilateral issues including a free trade zone and a potential drone deal. The meeting follows Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha's talks with the World Food Programme on Russian attacks affecting global grain and sunflower oil supplies, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged halting Russian attacks to prevent a worldwide food crisis.