# Erdogan raises Black Sea safety in call with Putin

https://mins.news/en/item/90052

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-07 16:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/erdogan-raises-black-sea-safety-in-call-with-putin/

> Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct. 7, saying Turkey was ready to help efforts for direct Russia-Ukraine talks and stressing safe navigation in the Black Sea. Erdogan’s office said they also discussed bilateral ties and regional and global issues.

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