Putin calls Erdoğan, Ukraine among discussion topics

The Kremlin has reported that Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have held a phone call amid intensified diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine.

Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency Interfax, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Putin shared his assessment of the US-Russia summit in Alaska with Erdoğan, the Kremlin said.

Quote: "The leaders have discussed the latest developments regarding Ukraine. The Russian side acknowledged Türkiye’s facilitation of negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul."

Background:

• On 19 August, news broke of Erdoğan’s phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning the peace process in Ukraine.
• That discussion reportedly touched on realistic and sustainable security guarantees for Ukraine.
• Erdoğan said he is confident that the Alaska summit could lay the foundation for lasting peace. 
• He added that Türkiye is ready to contribute in every possible way to establishing peace.

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