The presidents of Russia and Turkey had a telephone conversation. Vladimir Putin and Recep Erdogan discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Syria, and Ukraine.
Erdogan stated that the clashes that occurred after the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Suwayda pose a threat to the region. The Turkish leader also noted the importance of starting the third round of negotiations with Ukraine and his readiness to host them in Istanbul.
During the discussion of the Ukrainian issue, Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his commitment to finding a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict. He thanked Erdogan for his readiness to contribute to direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations on the Istanbul platform.
