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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.
Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil Purchases Amid Discussions on F-35 Fighter Jet Deal
Sep 26, 2025 02:30 am CST
During a significant White House meeting, President Trump called on Turkish President Erdogan to stop purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict while discussing potential F-35 fighter jet sales and lifting sanctions related to Turkey's previous acquisition of Russian S-400 defense systems. The high-stakes diplomatic engagement highlights complex NATO alliance dynamics and Trump's unique relationship with the Turkish leader.
Marco Rubio Meets Russia's Lavrov On Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
Sep 25, 2025 09:24 am CST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Russia Is A Real Bear Not Paper Tiger: Kremlin Hits Back At Trump's Jibe
Sep 24, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Russia on Wednesday rejected the comments by US President Donald Trump and said that it was economically stable despite sanctions and that it was not a "paper tiger" but a "real bear".
Relationship With Putin 'Meant Nothing': Trump On Failure To End Ukraine War
Sep 24, 2025 09:13 pm CST
US President Donald Trump on the issue of the Ukraine war, said that he thought it would be the easiest to solve because of his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, "that relationship didn't mean anything".
India "Mostly" With Ukraine On Kyiv's Conflict With Russia: Zelensky
Sep 24, 2025 04:26 pm CST
President Zelensky expressed cautious optimism in India's support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, stating that India is "mostly" aligned with Kyiv's position, while acknowledging New Delhi's position on energy-related complexities.
Zelensky Urges China To Pressure Russia To End Ukraine War
Sep 24, 2025 08:17 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN Security Council Tuesday that China could pressure Russia to end the war in his country, following a US call for Beijing to stop buying Moscow's oil.
NATO Must Shoot Down Russian Jets Violating Territory, Says Trump
Sep 24, 2025 07:25 am CST
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.
Trump Says Ukraine Could "Take Back" Its Territory From Russia
Sep 24, 2025 03:44 am CST
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could retake all of its territory from Russia -- and even go further -- in a major shift from his previous dismissals of Kyiv's war aims.
Opinion | No, This Is Not About Ganging Up Against The US
Sep 03, 2025 07:09 pm CST
At Tianjin, what was evident with India was an ambidextrous policy of engaging with friend and foe alike, using the one to balance out the other. That's all very well. But it just scratches the surface.