Vladimir Putin had a phone call with the Turkish president today, on the occasion of the inauguration of Turkey’s first nuclear power plant Akuyu, which was built by the Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom.

The Turkish presidency released a photo of Erdogan sitting in his office talking to the Russian president, healthy and thriving after what his doctor said was “infectious gastroenteritis”.

The two leaders discussed Turkey-Russia relations and regional issues.

President Erdogan thanked President Putin for his contributions to the Akuyu Nuclear Power Plant whose first nuclear fuel load delivery ceremony will take place today.

During the call, developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, work on the grain agreement and developments on the Syrian front were also discussed.

Also, according to the announcement of the Turkish presidency, “President Putin conveyed his farewell wishes to President Erdogan.”

At this time, the ceremony is taking place in Akougios, where the two leaders participate by video call.