Putin highlights ongoing dialogue with Türkiye’s Erdoğan

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a live broadcast, stated that he is in constant contact with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Russian leader mentioned that he could not recall the last time he spoke with the President of Türkiye, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

“However, we have, of course, discussed the situation in the region, in the Middle East,” he added.

On December 19, Putin is reviewing the year in a combined format of a press conference and a live Q&A session. The event is moderated by Dmitry Kulko, a war correspondent for Channel One, and Alexandra Suvorova, a presenter for the Russia 24 television channel. 

On December 8, Erdoğan claimed that he and Putin are the only remaining long-standing leaders in the world.

"I don't say this because it's me, but my tenure spans 22 years. Putin's is nearly as long. All the others have gone," Erdoğan stated.

The Turkish leader underscored the importance of maintaining dialogue with his Russian counterpart, highlighting the role of consistent communication in sustaining policies.

He also expressed concern about the perceived lack of strong political leadership in some countries, such as Germany, after the departure of former Chancellor Angela Merkel.

On October 24, Putin stated that a resolution in the Middle East should be achieved based on universally recognized international principles.

Earlier, Erdoğan described Putin as a "dear friend."

By Aghakazim Guliyev