Ankara, July 19 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Friday, expressing concern that the clashes in Syria pose a threat to the stability of the entire region, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.
During the call, the two leaders talked about the escalating tensions in Syria's southern province of Sweida, according to the statement.
Erdogan underlined the importance of Israel not violating Syria's sovereignty, reaffirming Turkiye's commitment to promoting stability and security in Syria, and supporting the country's recovery as soon as possible.
In a statement, the Kremlin said the two leaders had a detailed exchange of views on the events unfolding ...