Overview

• At the White House, Trump urged Turkey to stop buying Russian oil and gas and said U.S. defense sanctions could be lifted almost immediately, with a multibillion‑dollar F‑16 sale moving forward and a possible path back to F‑35s suggested.
• Turkey remains heavily reliant on Russian supplies, with 66% of oil and 41% of gas imports coming from Russia in 2024, and Ankara has shown no clear shift so far.
• Trump said a Gaza agreement is “pretty close” as envoy Steve Witkoff touted a 21‑point plan that, according to U.S. media, seeks a permanent ceasefire, full hostage releases, an Israeli pullout from Gaza, new governance without Hamas, and a Muslim‑state protection force.
• Trump declared he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, as Netanyahu prepares to address the UN on Friday and is set to meet Trump in Washington on Monday before making a final decision, according to Israeli media reports.
• A potential Turkish Airlines order for Boeing jets was discussed, with opposition figures alleging a massive purchase to secure the visit, but Erdoğan and the airline say talks are long‑running and no decision has been made.