Lavrov talks with Cavusoglu over phone

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has had a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, according to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Russian bureau of Report informs.

Lavrov expressed his condolences to Turkiye on the numerous casualties and massive destruction caused by the powerful earthquake.

“In the follow-up to the telegram of Russian President Vladimir Putin sent to the leadership of Turkiye, the minister reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to immediately provide the necessary assistance,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.