United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (September 25) urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying oil from Russia, as Moscow’s war in Ukraine grinds on with little territorial gain. The comments came during Erdogan’s visit to the White House, where both leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional security.

"I would like him to stop buying any oil from Russia, as Russia continues its rampage in Ukraine, and they have been fighting. They have lost millions of lives already, and for what, disgraceful," Trump told reporters.

Erdogan’s neutral stance

Erdogan did not directly respond to Trump’s request on oil purchases but stressed his commitment to strengthening Turkish-American relations. Trump, however, emphasized Erdogan’s potential role in the conflict.

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