No scheduled high-level talks between Putin and Erdogan this week, Kremlin says
This photograph taken on February 13, 2025 shows the view of the Kremlin's towers with Moscow's International Business Centre (Moskva City) in the background in Moscow (AFP Photo)
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that there are no scheduled high-level talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week.
Kremlin denies planned phone conversation between Putin and Erdogan
Responding to questions about the potential for a phone call between the two leaders, Peskov clarified, “There are no planned high-level contacts this week.”
He further emphasized that the situation in Türkiye is an internal matter, saying, “This is Türkiye’s sovereign matter, and we never interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.”
Peskov also addressed the rumors of a possible conversation between the leaders, stating that such discussions would not be prompted by the ongoing protests in Türkiye.
Russian president’s visit to Türkiye still unscheduled
Regarding Putin’s potential visit to Türkiye, Peskov confirmed that there is a standing invitation for the Russian president to visit, but no specific dates have been set.
“There is indeed a standing invitation for President Putin, and he has gratefully accepted it. However, the exact dates for the visit are still being coordinated through diplomatic channels,” said Peskov.
