Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

APA's Moscow correspondent reports with reference to the Kremlin press service that Putin expressed his condolences to Erdogan and confirmed his readiness to help.

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Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin will have a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

APA's Moscow correspondent informs the Kremlin press service that Putin will discuss with Erdogan the provision of assistance to earthquake victims.

"The Russian side has expressed its readiness to provide emergency assistance to the leadership of Turkey, which suffered significant damage from the earthquake, through relevant channels. Vladimir Putin will talk to the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, about this issue," the Kremlin said.