Putin congratulates Turkish President Erdogan on reelection in phone call

ISTANBUL

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his reelection.

In the phone call, the leaders pledged to advance Turkish-Russian relations and cooperation further, according to a statement by the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications.

"The two leaders agreed to further develop cooperation in Türkiye-Russia relations and regional issues in the new period."

Erdogan won Sunday's runoff vote with 52.18%.