Erdogan, Putin Discuss Navigation Safety in the Black Sea
Turkey says it remains ready to support efforts toward establishing direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed navigation safety in the Black Sea, according to Ukrinform.
Turkey stressed the importance of ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, a waterway that has seen disruptions tied to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Ankara also reiterated that it is ready to support efforts aimed at establishing direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring Turkey's continued role as a potential intermediary between the two sides.
Turkey has positioned itself throughout the conflict as a country maintaining working relationships with both Moscow and Kyiv, and has previously facilitated agreements related to Black Sea shipping.
Further details on the specific outcomes of the Erdogan-Putin discussion, including any concrete steps agreed upon, were not included in the available report.
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- Erdogan, Putin discuss navigation safety in Black Sea — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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