Putin has emerged in the agreement as one of the main power brokers in the fate of Syria's future, taking over the role the US once held.
The agreement between Putin and Erdogan may seem surprising, given that Russia backed the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and Turkey supported rebel groups fighting against the regime.
But the agreement between the two world powers strengthens their influence in Syria as the country tries to rebound after years of civil war.
According to CNN, Putin said Ankara and Moscow have agreed to respect Syria's "sovereignty and territorial integrity," which can be framed as a successful foreign policy move by Russia.
Analysts told The Washington Post that the deal also helps Russia's ally, Assad, in regaining control over more of the fragmented country.
Assad also "expressed his full support" for the deal, the Kremlin said, according to the BBC.