The Russian and Turkish defense ministers in a call on Tuesday discussed a potential grain exports corridor from Ukraine as well as northern Syria, Turkey's Defense Ministry said.

During the call, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu that "the necessary response will be given to actions aimed at disrupting the stability achieved in the region and the presence of terrorists in the region is not acceptable," Turkey's Defence Ministry said in a statement.

The call comes after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced two weeks ago that his country would launch new military offensives into northern Syria targeting the Kurdish YPG militia.

Turkey shares a sea border with both Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, and has been working to mediate. The call also comes a day before the two countries' foreign ministers meet in Ankara for talks on United Nations-led efforts to open a safe corridor for Ukrainian grain shipments and Syria.

Russia-Ukraine conflicts since February halted Kyiv's Black Sea grain exports, threatening a global food crisis.

Akar and Shoigu evaluated "all measures that can be taken regarding the safe shipment of grains, sunflower, and all other agricultural products," the Turkish Defence Ministry said.

Earlier, Akar had said Turkey was in contact with Russia and Ukraine to conclude the efforts soon.

(With input from Reuters)