The Clash Report reported the information.Trump emphasized that Erdoğan holds significant authority with the Russian leader, which makes him a potentially effective mediator in the war.The U.S. president said he maintains friendly relations with his Turkish counterpart and considers him a strong leader.“He’s a friend of mine. I get along with the tough ones. I don't get along with the weak ones,” Trump stressed, explaining why he counts on the Turkish president.At the end of September, U.S. President Donald Trump, during a meeting with Turkish leader Recep Erdoğan, stated that he would like Ankara to stop purchasing Russian oil.