US President Donald Trump suggested Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan could play a role in addressing the Ukrainian conflict, stating on October 13 during a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Washington that “Erdogan may be respected by Russia” and noting his own friendly relationship with the Turkish president. Trump made the remarks when asked about Erdogan’s potential influence in resolving the crisis, adding, “I can’t say anything about Ukraine, but Putin respects him.” Earlier, Trump praised Erdogan for aiding efforts to ease tensions in the Gaza Strip during a summit in Egypt, describing their bilateral ties as strong.
Trump Claims Erdogan Holds Key to Resolving Ukraine Crisis
