Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed Türkiye’s readiness to assist in facilitating direct talks between Russia and Ukraine. In a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, Erdogan highlighted Türkiye’s willingness to provide diplomatic support to help foster dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
The discussion between the two leaders also covered bilateral relations, regional developments, and the security situation in the Black Sea. Erdogan underscored the importance of ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, a crucial route for regional trade and energy transport.
In addition to addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Erdogan took the opportunity to congratulate Putin on his birthday and commended the performance of Putin’s party in Russia’s recent State Duma elections. This conversation demonstrates the continued high-level communication between Türkiye and Russia amid efforts to maintain stability in the region.