Ankara, October 07 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin spoke by phone Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues.

During the call, Erdogan cited the significant efforts being made to ensure the safety of maritime traffic in the Black Sea, emphasizing that Turkiye is always ready to contribute to efforts aimed at initiating direct communications between Russia and Ukraine. (QNA)