Overview
- Russia and Azerbaijan confirmed the Dec. 24 phone call through official statements carried by RIA Novosti.
- Press secretary Dmitry Peskov said the presidents exchanged New Year greetings.
- Vladimir Putin also offered birthday congratulations to Ilham Aliyev, according to the Kremlin readout.
- Peskov noted the leaders exchanged views on the current situation, without disclosing topics or outcomes.
- The brief readout provided no policy details or follow-up actions beyond the cordial tone of the conversation.