Putin Discusses Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Zone with Erdogan

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone during a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the Kremlin's press service.

"The developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone were discussed. The Russian side expressed deep concern over the ongoing military operations, as well as the increasing involvement of terrorists from the Middle East in the clashes," the press release stated.

Vladimir Putin informed his counterpart about the contacts with the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan and the steps aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation of the crisis.

"An agreement was reached to further coordinate the activities of the foreign and defense ministries of Russia and Turkey, as well as the special services of the two countries," the statement said.