Trump, Erdogan discusses efforts to end the war of Russia, Ukraine

On Monday, President Trump spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump published on the social truth that he and Erdogan were a “good phone conversation” that covered the war between Russia and Ukraine, the situation in Syria and Gaza.

Trump said he was invited to visit Türkiye and expand an invitation to Erdogan to come to Washington.

“In any case, I look forward to working with President Erdogan about the ridiculous, but deadly war, between Russia and Ukraine – now!” Trump published.

Türkiye is a member of NATO who tried to maintain relations with both Ukraine and Russia throughout the conflict.

In recent days, Trump has continued to express optimism, there could be a deal to end the fighting in Ukraine. Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after gathering forces along the border.

Meanwhile, Trump and other officials acknowledged that the United States may back down its efforts to mediate a ceasefire if there is no progress.

“I think we are closer to one party,” Trump said in an interview with “Meet The Press” on Sunday. “Five thousand soldiers per week are on average, they die. They are not American soldiers. But I want to solve the problem.”