Turkish, Russian presidents discuss chemical attack over phone
Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has talked to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over phone, voicing his concern over the chemical attacks in Syria's Douma, Eastern Ghouta.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 09 April 2018
- Modified Date: 03:08 | 09 April 2018
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone on Monday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and voiced concern over attacks in Syria's Douma and Eastern Ghouta, according to a presidential source.
The source said the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as the latest developments in Syria.
Erdogan expressed concern over the Douma and Eastern Ghouta attacks, and highlighted the importance of working together with Russia in order to prevent civilian casualties.
The two leaders spoke after at least 70 civilians were killed when Bashar al-Assad regime forces struck targets in Eastern Ghouta's Douma district in an attack that saw alleged use of poison gas, according to the White Helmets.
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