US President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can play an important role in ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Trump emphasized that Erdogan’s diplomatic ability can be helpful in ending this war.
us President donald trump When asked whether Erdogan could help stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While returning to the White House from Egypt on Monday, he told the media in the Air Force One plane, ‘Erdogan can do this. Russia respects him (Erdogan).
Erdogan spoke to Putin on phone
At the same time, last week Turkish President Erdogan met Russian President Vladimir Putin Had a phone conversation with. During this, Erdogan said that it is necessary to speed up diplomatic initiatives to achieve a fair and lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Erdogan’s office said in a statement that these talks reflect Türkiye’s commitment to establishing peace in the region.
This statement of Trump has come at a time when global concerns are increasing regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. Türkiye (which is a member of NATO and also maintains relations with Russia) has previously tried to mediate in this conflict. Erdogan has repeatedly advocated promoting dialogue between the two sides.
will meet Trump zelensky
Trump later confirmed that he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday. Earlier in the day, Zelensky told Trump’s statement that a Ukrainian delegation has left for America for several meetings and he will meet the US President on Friday.
Zelensky said on Twitter, ‘I will also have the opportunity to come to Washington on Friday and meet President Trump. I am confident that we will discuss a series of steps that I want to propose. I am grateful to President Trump for our conversation and his support.
He stressed that the main focus of the visit is on air defense and long-range capabilities, with the aim of pressuring Russia for peace.
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