Telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev 2023-03-16 22:50:00 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The discussion focused on practical measures to ensure security and stability in the South Caucasus in line with the trilateral agreements between the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. The leaders also exchanged views on ways to expand transport, logistics and economic links in the region.