Putin says might visit Turkey early in 2024

MOSCOW. Dec 14 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he might visit Turkey early in 2024.

"We're making arrangements. This visit [to Turkey] may take place at the beginning of next year," Putin said at the live end-of-year press conference on Thursday.

Putin said he was prepared recently to travel to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

"I think we'll be able to meet. I am planning this, indeed. I actually planned this recently, but it didn't work out for President Erdogan because of his schedule. Although I was prepared to fly to Turkey," Putin said.