During a meeting in Kazan with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly conveyed a warm message to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to statements shared on social media, which have not been officially verified, Putin expressed his satisfaction with the development of relations between the two countries.
In the reported remarks, Putin said, "Relations between our countries are developing with increasing momentum, and we are very pleased with this. Our contacts have long ceased to be merely formal; they have truly taken on a friendly character." It was also conveyed that Putin attributed this progress "above all to the attitude of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan," sending his greetings and best wishes to Erdoğan.
Turkey-Russia Relations Back in Focus
The shared posts about the meeting coincided with a period of ongoing high-level diplomatic contacts between Turkey and Russia. Relations between the two countries are closely watched due to regional issues, economic cooperation, and dialogue at the leadership level.
The posts also included a quote attributed to President Erdoğan: "There are only two leaders left in the world right now; me and Vladimir Putin." There has been no official statement or independent verification regarding the meeting or the reported remarks.