1. US President Donald Trump met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House and urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, as part of an effort to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
2. Trump emphasized that Turkey, being a NATO member and geographically close to both Russia and Ukraine, has the potential to play a significant mediating role in resolving the conflict.
3. Trump criticized China, India, and even some NATO countries for continuing to purchase oil from Russia, expressing hope that Erdogan could use his influence with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to help bring about a resolution.
2. Trump emphasized that Turkey, being a NATO member and geographically close to both Russia and Ukraine, has the potential to play a significant mediating role in resolving the conflict.
3. Trump criticized China, India, and even some NATO countries for continuing to purchase oil from Russia, expressing hope that Erdogan could use his influence with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to help bring about a resolution.
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Summary
US President Donald Trump met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging Turkey to cease oil purchases from Russia as part of an attempt to pressure Russia over Ukraine. Trump emphasized Turkey's potential role in resolving the conflict due to its NATO membership and proximity to both