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Erdogan-Trump Phone Call Scheduled to Discuss Ukraine and Gaza

Published January 2, 2026, 15:01
Erdogan-Trump Phone Call Scheduled to Discuss Ukraine and Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he will have a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday. The agenda of the conversation will include peace efforts in Ukraine, as well as issues related to Gaza. Erdogan spoke to reporters in Istanbul, emphasizing the importance of discussing these critical issues with the American President. Turkey has played an active role in mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, while also expressing strong concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In addition, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing,” a group of countries supporting Ukraine, in Paris in the coming days. Turkey's participation in these initiatives underscores its commitment to resolving international crises through dialogue and diplomacy.