Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in discussions on key bilateral relations and pressing international issues, particularly the ongoing situations in Syria and Ukraine. According to Kuwait News Agency, during a telephone conversation, President Erdogan expressed concerns over the security implications of the clashes in Syria's Suwayda Governorate following the withdrawal of Syrian forces. The Turkish presidency's communication center highlighted Erdogan's emphasis on respecting Syria's sovereignty and his condemnation of the repeated Israeli violations of Syrian territories. Erdogan reiterated Turkey's commitment to ensuring Syria's stability and security and aiding in the country's swift recovery. President Erdogan also underscored the significance of resuming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He expressed Turkey's willingness to host a third round of talks in Istanbul, contingent on an agreement from all involved parties. The previous rounds of talks in Istanbul, held on May 16 and June 2, resulted in a prisoner swap agreement and the repatriation of approximately 6,000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
