During their recent phone conversation, the presidents of Russia and Turkey discussed the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as situation in Syria and Libya.

The Russian side expressed deep concern about the ongoing military action, and the growing involvement of terrorists from the Middle East.

Besides, Putin informed Erdogan about “contacts with the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and measures taken for soonest ceasefire and de-escalation of the crisis”.

Leaders of the two states also agreed on “further coordination between the diplomatic and defense agencies of Russia and Turkey, and between the two countries’ special services”.