Overview

• Trump urged Turkey to halt purchases of Russian oil during Oval Office talks and put Patriot missile systems and F-35 aircraft on the agenda.
• He said he could lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey immediately if the meeting with Erdoğan proves successful.
• Trump said it is time for Russia to end the war in Ukraine and voiced disappointment in Vladimir Putin.
• He added that Erdoğan could significantly influence efforts to halt the fighting in Ukraine, citing Turkey’s neutral posture.
• Erdoğan said he aims to discuss potential supplies of F-35 and F-16 jets and expressed confidence in tackling regional challenges with Trump.