Revealed: Erdogan and Biden Meeting Details
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, which stunned even the Turkish delegation, according to Hande Fırat, the Ankara Representative of Hürriyet Newspaper. During the conversation, Biden reportedly said that he did not believe that the West’s intervention against Turkey was fair. The conversation also touched on the issue of F-16s, with Biden stating his desire to move the issue forward, but noting a Swedish condition in Congress that was standing in the way.
Fırat also announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be visiting Turkey soon. Turkey has been playing a vital role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Fırat stated that both Putin and Zelensky will attend a ceremony in Turkey on Saturday, with Putin staying for a separate and special visit afterwards. The discussion during the consecutive visits by the two leaders will focus on the war in Ukraine and the grain corridor.
The visits by Putin and Zelensky mark an important moment for Turkey as it continues to navigate its relationships with major powers and neighboring countries. The announcements have garnered significant interest domestically and abroad, highlighting the significance of Turkey in regional and international politics.
