Erdogan urges Putin to preserve Ukraine talks

Russian outlets stress Erdogan’s message to Putin that Ukraine talks must not collapse and that Türkiye will keep working on peace efforts. They underline that Erdogan disapproves of both the attack on Iran and Iran’s response, presenting Ankara as a balanced actor speaking to all sides. Russian coverage suggests Moscow sees value in Turkish mediation but still links any Ukraine progress to wider security concerns, including the Middle East and Black Sea.

• •Russian reports highlight Erdogan telling Putin that preserving Ukraine negotiations is essential.
• •Coverage notes Erdogan’s criticism of both the attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory strikes as proof of Turkish balance.
• •Russian outlets say Putin and Erdogan discussed Ukraine together with the Persian Gulf situation in a single phone call.
• •Reports describe Erdogan warning against instability in the Black Sea as a concern shared by Moscow.
• •Russian media present Türkiye’s peace efforts as useful but not a substitute for direct Russia‑Ukraine contacts.