Putin discussed bilateral relations and regional conflicts with CIA Director Burns.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with CIA Director William Burns, said the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov.

Earlier, CNN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Burns traveled to Moscow to "warn" Russia about Ukraine and to find out the Kremlin's intentions. According to him, after the visit, the CIA director spoke by phone with Volodymyr Zelensky in order to "moderate the tension" between Kiev and Moscow.

"Yes, such a conversation took place over the phone. Bilateral relations, a crisis in diplomatic practice, an exchange of views on regional conflicts," Peskov disclosed the content of the conversation between Putin and Burns.

He added that cybersecurity issues were also mentioned in the conversation.

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