26.09.2025 14:33
During a press conference in the Oval Office yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump said to President Erdoğan, "The best thing he can do is not to buy oil and gas from Russia." While these remarks resonated widely in the public, a response from the Kremlin was swift. The statement included, "The TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines are operational, and we are continuing our cooperation with Turkey."
The world closely followed the 2-hour and 20-minute summit that took place at the White House between President Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump.
TRUMP HIGHLIGHTED TURKEY-RUSSIA RELATIONS
Before the meeting, U.S. President Trump, who answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office, particularly emphasized Turkey's ongoing economic relations with Russia.
"I BELIEVE HE WILL STOP PURCHASING OIL FROM RUSSIA"
In the Oval Office, he told Erdoğan, "The best thing he can do is to stop buying oil and gas from Russia." After the meeting, Trump stated that he believed Erdoğan would stop purchasing oil from Russia. However, he did not clarify whether Erdoğan made such a commitment during the meeting.
THE KREMLIN RESPONDED QUICKLY
Trump's call to Erdoğan, "The best thing he can do is to stop buying oil and gas from Russia," resonated widely in Russia. In a statement regarding Trump's request to Turkey, the Kremlin said, "The TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines are operational, and we are continuing our cooperation with Turkey."
PESKOV ALSO SPOKE
On the other hand, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, "If the trade of any product is in the interest of the Turkish side, Turkey will continue to do so."