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Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil, Discusses F-35s

9/26/2025

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Donald J. Trump said Recep Tayyip Erdogan could influence the end of Russia's war in Ukraine, with both leaders aiming for a mutual agreement by the meeting's end.
Trump urged Erdogan to halt Russian oil purchases.
The talks covered F-35s to Turkey, blocked after Turkey acquired a Russian defense system.
Trump did not confirm lifting the F-35 ban.

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Donald J. Trump said Recep Tayyip Erdogan could influence the end of Russia's war in Ukraine, with both leaders aiming for a mutual agreement by the meeting's end.
Trump urged Erdogan to halt Russian oil purchases.
The talks covered F-35s to Turkey, blocked after Turkey acquired a Russian defense system.
Trump did not confirm lifting the F-35 ban.