Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil Purchases While Discussing F-35 Fighter Jet Program Reinstatement

Sep 26, 2025 03:29 am CST

During a significant White House meeting, President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict while hinting at possible reinstatement to the F-35 fighter jet program. This marked Erdogan's first visit since Turkey's 2019 expulsion from the program following their acquisition of Russian S-400 missile systems. The two leaders addressed multiple contentious issues including Turkey's Russian energy dependence, defense cooperation, and regional conflicts in Gaza and Syria.