Putin's Diplomatic Circuit: Conversations with Neighboring Leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Details were not disclosed. Putin also communicated with the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, updating them on discussions with Steve Witkoff, a U.S. envoy, regarding the Ukraine war.

In a series of diplomatic engagements, Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, according to reports from Belarusian state news agency Belta.

While the specifics of their discussion were not revealed, it's known that Putin is actively engaging with geopolitical leaders in the region. Russian state news agency TASS disclosed that Putin also communicated with the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The talks primarily focused on briefing these leaders about his recent meet with Steve Witkoff, representing U.S. President Donald Trump, to discuss ongoing developments in the Ukraine war.

(With inputs from agencies.)