Yesterday he held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, today he will discuss the situation in Ukraine face to face with the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte,” the message says. They will also discuss terrorism in Syria and issues of bilateral cooperation. On Sunday, November 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to continue the conversation begun in Kazan. The Turkish leader noted that Ankara will continue efforts to end tension in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and will contribute to its settlement processes.