- Exploratory talks are underway regarding a potential Free Trade Agreement between Turkey and partners, alongside discussions about Turkey's strategic role within NATO.
- A NATO summit was held in Ankara, coinciding with U.S. pressure impacting European defense strategy.
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the future of alliance and defense cooperation, specifically addressing CAATSA sanctions.
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Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the future of alliance and defense cooperation, specifically addressing CAATSA sanctions.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Turkey is making efforts to circumvent US CAATSA sanctions.1 source
High-level talks between Trump and Erdoğan focused on defense cooperation and lifting CAATSA sanctions.1 source
US sanctions on Türkiye and discussions between Trump and Erdoğan regarding CAATSA.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of Turkey since 2014
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Türkiye
Turkish news website
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