US President Donald Trump has called his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a leader who could help in resolving Russia's war against Ukraine.

Source : Trump speaking aboard Air Force One returning to the US after his visit to the Middle East, as reported by Ukrinform

Details : "Erdoğan can," Trump replied when asked whether other leaders, including the Turkish president, could assist in resolving Russia's war against Ukraine.

He believes that Russia respects Erdoğan.

Quote : "He is respected by Putin. And he's a friend of mine."

Details : Trump emphasised that he deals only with strong leaders, not weak ones, while expressing confidence that Erdoğan also treats him well.

Quote : "You know, when NATO has a problem with Erdoğan, which they often do, they call me to talk to him and I've never failed in working it out like immediately."

Background :

• In July, Erdoğan expressed hope that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia would be arranged in the near future, leading to an end to the war.
• In early September, after talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in China and a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Erdoğan said that the parties are "not yet ready" for a meeting at the leaders' level.

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