On November 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a significant phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, pledging to further increase trade between Turkey and Russia. This call marked a continued shift in Turkey's diplomatic stance, as it looks to deepen ties with Russia despite being a member of NATO and an EU aspirant. The Kremlin and Erdogan’s office both confirmed that the two leaders discussed trade and other international matters, with a focus on expanding cooperation across various sectors. Erdogan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to boosting trade volume between the two nations.