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Trump seeks collaboration from Turkish President Erdogan to put an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Hey there! Let's chat about some recent chit-chat between our Former U.S. Prez, Donald J. Trump, and Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This catch-up on Monday had the world holding its breath, as Trump shared his ambition to team up with Erdogan in an attempt to put a stop to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Now, you might remember Trump boasting that he'd end the Ukraine conflict in a heartbeat, should he secure a second term (January 2024, for the record). Seemingly determined to make good on that promise, Trump's been putting on the pressure, urging both Ukraine and Russia to hammer out a truce.
Their conversation spanned a variety of subjects, as Trump declared their tete-a-tete a "very good and productive telephone conversation." From the Middle East (read: Syria) to the Gaza Strip - boy, these two sure covered some ground!
As for Erdogan, the guy's got some serious regional clout. Stepping up as a mediator, he hosted Russia-Ukraine peace talks earlier in the conflict and brokered the Black Sea Grain Initiative (RIP July 2023). Erdogan's strategic moves are a balancing act, aiming to keep Turkey in the game as a power player without antagonizing either Russia or Ukraine.
But wait, there's more! In a smart move, Turkey armed Ukraine with essential Bayraktar TB2 drones, helping to fend off early attacks, and maintained trade ties with Russia to cushion Turkey's financial blows.
All this makes you wonder what the future holds if Trump does win the next election and Erdogan stays on as President. Knowing Trump's influence, we might see Ukraine pushed toward making concessions to wrap up the war. And Erdogan, steadfast as ever, continues to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape.
So, let's see what the future brings, eh? Stay tune!
Erdogan, in his role as a mediator, has previously brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire, known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, but it ended in July 2023. In a recent telephone conversation with Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Erdogan discussed the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, with Trump expressing his ambition to work together to bring about a ceasefire. This conversation took place in January, raising questions about potential political developments and the future of the conflict if Trump wins the next election and Erdogan remains as President of Turkey.
