Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan

There was a thorough exchange of views on the ongoing escalation of the military and political confrontation in the Persian Gulf. It was noted that the heavy hostilities there are leading to severe consequences for energy, trade, logistics, and other sectors not just regionally, but globally as well. The leaders noted that they shared the stance in favour of achieving a ceasefire as soon as possible and working towards compromise peace agreements that would take into account the legitimate interests of all the regional states.

While discussing the situation surrounding Ukraine, Vladimir Putin thanked Recep Tayyip Erdogan Erdogan Recep TayyipPresident of Türkiye for his unfaltering willingness to facilitate the relevant negotiations. In light of the Kiev regime's attempts to target gas transportation infrastructure linking Russia and Turkiye as well as commercial ships in the Black Sea, the leaders emphasised the importance of taking coordinated measures aimed at ensuring all-around security in and around the Black Sea.

In addition, the leaders discussed further steps aimed at expanding political and economic ties between Russia and Turkiye, including in particular the implementation of joint strategic projects in the energy sector.