Turkey, Donald Trump and Russia

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Turkey’s Ties to Russia Complicate Trump-Erdogan White House Meeting
Whether or not Turkey scores a coveted F-35 agreement, the decision by Trump to host Erdogan at the White House is itself a victory of sorts for the Turkish leader. Erdogan was held at a distance by the Biden administration over concerns about Turkey’s relationship with Russia as well as Erdogan’s record on human rights.

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Trump Hosts Turkey's Erdogan at the White House as the US Considers Lifting a Ban on F-35 Sales
Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35 warplanes
The Latest: Hegseth summons top military commanders for sudden meeting next week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military’s top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people f...

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Trump hosts Turkey's Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO ally
Trump hosts Turkey’s Erdogan as U.S. indicates ban on F-35 sales could be lifted
Trump signals to Erdoğan that US could lift ban on F-35 sales to NATO ally Turkey
Trump added that Erdoğan is respected by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Trump “Jokes” About Rigging Elections With Turkish President
Trump hosts Turkish President Erdogan at the White House

Trump Pushes Turkey on Russian Oil, Hints at Lifting Sanctions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believes Turkey will agree to his request to stop purchasing Russian oil and that he may lift U.S. sanctions on Ankara so it can buy advanced American F-35 jets.

Turkey deploys warning plane to Lithuania under NATO measures after Russian airspace violations

Turkey temporarily deployed a warning and control aircraft to Lithuania as part of NATO security measures, the defence ministry said on Thursday, following repeated airspace violations by Russian drones.
Kyiv Independent on MSN

Turkish imports of Russian oil fall as Trump pressures allies, Reuters reports

Imports of Russian oil to Turkey, one of Moscow's top buyers, have fallen due to competition from other suppliers, sanctions, and pressure from the United States, Reuters reported Sept. 26.

Turkey Sends AWACS Jet to Lithuania After Russia Incursion

Turkey has deployed an advanced AWACS radar plane to Lithuania, signaling NATO is stepping up defenses in the Baltic region after Russian violations of its airspace.
Aviation Week Network

Reviving Banned Turkey F-35 Deal Is ‘Easily’ Done, Trump Says

The U.S. banned Turkey from the F-35 program during Trump’s first term after it acquired the Russian S-400 air defense system, which is designed to shoot down the stealth fighter. The ban removed Turkey’s defense industry from the F-35 supply chain and canceled an order by the Turkish air force for 100 F-35As.

Trump calls out Turkish president for buying Russian oil during Oval Office visit

WASHINGTON — President Trump confronted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday for defying Trump’s calls for European nations and NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil and funding Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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