Trump announced Erdogan's ability to influence the conflict in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump expressed the opinion that Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan can assist in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. He made the corresponding statement on October 13 while talking to reporters on board his plane en route from Sharm el-Sheikh to Washington.

"Erdogan may be respected by Russia, I can't say anything about Ukraine, but Putin respects him (Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Ed.)," Trump told reporters when asked if the Turkish leader could help resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

The US president also noted that he is on friendly terms with Erdogan.

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Earlier in the day, Trump thanked Erdogan for his help in resolving the conflict in the Gaza Strip during the summit in Egypt. He noted the good relations between the United States and Turkey. Later, Trump added that Erdogan is a strong man.

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