Ukraine's Zelenskyy Meets with Turkish President Erdoğan to Discuss Peace
November 20, 2025Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with a Turkish delegation led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the city of Ankara, Turkey, to discuss the termination of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Following the meeting, at a joint press conference held on November 19, Turkish President Erdoğan stated, "We are ready to discuss proposals with Russia that will accelerate a ceasefire and pave the way for a just and permanent peace."
President Zelenskyy, for his part, also emphasized, "We are striving for an immediate peace and for this to be secured under security guarantees."
During his speech, President Erdoğan also mentioned that Turkey aims to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine and stressed the importance of the United States being included in the peace process.
November 20, 2025
UK Asylum Seekers Face 20-Year Wait for Permanent Residency Under New Plan
London, UK — New plans announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on November 17 will dramatically increase the waiting period for refugees seeking permanent residency in the United Kingdom.
Under the new rules, individuals granted refugee status in the UK will now have to wait 20 years before they become eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (settled status).
The government is planning this major change to its asylum policy as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of irregular migrants and asylum seekers arriving via small boats across the English Channel.