07.10.2025 18:58
President Erdoğan celebrated the birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 73, over the phone. During the phone call, Erdoğan emphasized to Putin that diplomatic efforts need to gain momentum to achieve lasting peace in the Ukraine-Russia war, and stated that Turkey will continue to work for peace.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion addressed the relations between the two countries, as well as the recent situation in Gaza and the Ukraine-Russia War.
ERDOĞAN SPOKE WITH PUTIN ON THE PHONE
The statement made by the Presidency of Communications regarding the matter is as follows: "Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"TURKEY IS WORKING TO ACHIEVE A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA"
During the conversation, bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. President Erdoğan stated that Turkey is making efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and to deliver humanitarian aid to the region.
ERDOĞAN CONGRATULATED PUTIN ON HIS BIRTHDAY
Our President emphasized that diplomatic initiatives should gain momentum for the Ukraine-Russia war to result in a just and lasting peace, and that Turkey will continue to work for peace.
During the conversation, our President also congratulated Russian President Putin on his birthday."
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