Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
Published: 9/25/2025
Trump urges Turkey to halt Russian oil purchases during meeting with Erdogan, emphasizing the need to cut off Moscow's energy funding amid the Ukraine conflict. The White House discussion did not result in concrete agreements on lifting US sanctions or selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, but Trump expressed hope for progress on these issues. Turkey's role as a major customer for Russian oil and gas, alongside India and China, is highlighted as Trump pushes for a halt in such imports to pressure Moscow.
