Kremlin: Putin, Erdogan address Ukraine conflict, EU asset dispute

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held in-depth discussions on the Ukrainian conflict during their meeting in Ashgabat, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated.

Peskov emphasized that the two leaders noted the absence of major issues in Moscow–Ankara relations, highlighting that the multifaceted and diversified nature of their cooperation enables both countries to navigate and mitigate the effects of international sanctions, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

The spokesperson also revealed that Putin and Erdoğan addressed what they described as the European Union’s attempts to carry out a “grand scam” involving Russian assets. Peskov warned that such EU actions could destabilize the Bretton Woods financial system.

Furthermore, Peskov reminded that both leaders have extended invitations to each other, with Erdoğan invited to visit Russia and Putin to Türkiye. “The president’s visit to the republic will take place when possible, but the leaders of the two countries do not suffer from a lack of communication,” he added.

By Vafa Guliyeva