Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed Türkiye’s readiness to support direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Erdogan emphasized Türkiye’s willingness to provide diplomatic assistance to facilitate dialogue between the two nations.
The conversation between the leaders covered various topics, including bilateral relations, regional developments, and security concerns in the Black Sea. Erdogan underscored the importance of maintaining safe navigation in the Black Sea, a crucial route for regional trade and energy transportation.
In addition to discussing the conflict in Ukraine, Erdogan took the opportunity to congratulate Putin on both his birthday and his party’s performance in the recent State Duma elections in Russia. The exchange demonstrated ongoing high-level communication between Türkiye and Russia as they continue their efforts to address regional stability and security issues.