This is stated in a message published on the Kremlin website.

It is noted that the parties discussed Syrian issues "primarily taking into account the sharp exacerbation of tension in the Idlib zone."

Putin informed Macron about measures taken to combat terrorists in northwestern Syria.

During the conversation, the humanitarian situation in the area was also discussed.

The Russian leader noted that “all relevant aspects of the Syrian settlement are meant to be substantively discussed in Moscow during the Russian-Turkish summit planned in the coming days.”

On February 20, Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Macron discussed the aggravation of the situation in Syrian Idlib during a telephone conversation.