Erdogan and Putin discuss Turkiye-Russia ties and Black Sea security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Turkiye and Russia as well as security in the Black Sea region, according to Anadolu Agency.

Ankara's offer on Moscow-Kyiv contacts

During the call, Erdogan said Ankara is ready to contribute to efforts aimed at launching direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, the Turkish president said, according to the report. The offer continues Turkiye's broader diplomatic posture of positioning itself as a potential facilitator between Russia and Ukraine.

The discussion on Black Sea security comes amid continued regional attention to maritime safety and trade routes in the area, which have remained a point of concern for countries bordering the Black Sea since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Anadolu Agency's report did not provide further details on specific commitments or next steps agreed upon during the call, beyond the stated willingness to assist with facilitating contacts between the two sides.

Turkiye has previously hosted talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials, and has maintained communication channels with both Moscow and Kyiv throughout the conflict.