Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia to weaken Russia's financial backing amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump spoke with Turkish President Erdogan at the White House about this and other issues, including Turkey's interest in buying F-35 fighter jets from the U.S., but no firm agreements were made. Turkey remains a key oil customer for Russia and is involved in discussions over U.S. sanctions and defense purchases.Key Facts
- President Trump asked Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia.
- The request is part of efforts to reduce Russia's financial resources amid the war in Ukraine.
- Turkey is a major customer of Russian oil and gas, along with India and China.
- No new agreements were reached on lifting U.S. sanctions on Turkey or allowing the sale of F-35 jets.
- The U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program after its purchase of Russian missile systems.
- Some U.S. lawmakers oppose selling F-35s to Turkey due to its ties with Russia and regional military actions.
- Trump mentioned the possibility of lifting sanctions on Turkey soon if discussions progress positively.
- Turkish President Erdogan expressed a desire to resolve tensions over the F-35 deal.
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