The United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (September 25) insisted on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying oil from Russia because the Moscow War in Ukraine crushes with a small territorial gain. The comments came during a visit to Erdogan in the White House, where both leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional security.
“I would like to stop buying any oil from Russia, because Russia continues its rage in Ukraine and fought. They have lost millions of lives and for what, shameful,” Trump told reporters.
He added that the Moscow economy was in the “terrible” state and accused President Vladimir Putin of unnecessarily extending the war.
Erdogan’s neutral attitude
Erdogan did not directly respond to Trump’s request for oil purchases, but emphasized his commitment to strengthen Turkish-American relations. Trump, however, emphasized Erdogan’s potential role in conflict.
“They really respect Erdogan.
Notes “paper tiger”
The US President expressed frustration from the Russian military campaign in Ukraine and noted that the heavy bombing of Moscow resulted in the acquisition of “almost no country”.
“With all the heavy bombing in the last two weeks, they have not received almost any country,” Trump said. “And I will never call anyone a paper tiger, but Russia has spent millions and millions of dollars in bombs, missiles, ammunition and life, their lives, and they gained virtually no country.”
At the beginning of this week, Trump used the term “paper tiger” to Truth Social and wrote that Russian long -term war effort “is very causing them to look like” paper tiger “.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later rejected this comment later and said, “Russia is not a tiger. Russia is more associated with a bear. Paper bears do not exist and Russia is a real bear.”
Erdogan as a possible mediator
Trump said he hoped Erdogan could help convey between Moscow and Kiev. “I can tell you that President Erdogan is very respected by both of them, everyone respects Erdogan,” he said. “I think he could have a big influence if he wants.”
Interviews about the ceasefire of Israel
The US President also confirmed the continuing efforts of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. “As you know, we had a great UNGA meeting, and I think we’re close to some agreement,” Trump said, adding that the release of the hostage remained the highest priority.
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