Telephone conversation with European Council President Charles Michel 2020-03-05 14:50:00 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the European CouncilCharles Michel. The two leaders discussed the situation in Syria in the context of the recent aggravation in the Idlib de-escalation zone provoked by the aggressive actions of terrorist groups. The discussion focused on humanitarian matters. Charles Michel updated Vladimir Putin on measures taken to prevent illegal migration into EU countries. The sides agreed on further contacts.