Erdogan, Putin discuss Ukraine conflict over phone

25/11/2025 7:18

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, held a phone call on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and a range of regional and global developments, Turkiye's presidency said.



During the conversation, Erdogan told Putin that Turkiye would continue its efforts to help ensure that the Russia-Ukraine conflict ends with a "just and lasting peace," according to a Turkish statement.



Erdogan added that Turkiye remains ready to support any diplomatic initiative or plan that could facilitate direct contact between the parties and open the path toward durable peace in the region.



Meanwhile, the Kremlin said in a statement that there was an exchange of views on the situation surrounding Ukraine, in particular in light of recent U.S. peace proposals.



During the talks with Erdogan, Putin pointed out that these proposals could in principle serve as a basis for the final peace settlement, the Kremlin statement said, adding that the Russian side has reaffirmed its interest in settling the Ukraine crisis via political and diplomatic means.