Trump says Turkey's Erdogan could help end Russia-Ukraine conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One after participating in a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza warM, Oct 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (October 13) reiterated his belief that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan could play a pivotal role in ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week and said diplomatic initiatives need to gain momentum to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Ukraine-Russia war, Erdogan's office said.
The statement cited Erdogan as saying Turkey will continue to work for peace. It said bilateral relations and regional and global issues, including Turkey's efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, were also discussed on the call.
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