Erdoğan, Putin hold phone call to discuss war in Ukraine

Two leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia-Turkey relations, Turkish presidency said in a statement.

Erdoğan underlined that an urgent general ceasefire would not only alleviate humanitarian concerns in the region but also give an opportunity to seek a political solution, according to the statement.

He emphasized the importance of taking urgent steps to ensure a ceasefire, open humanitarian corridors, and sign a peace agreement. (ILKHA)