"Trump's Turkey Deal: Erdoğan Scores Big Ahead of Crucial NATO Summit" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to reap significant benefits from his close relationship with former President Donald Trump, just as the two leaders prepare to meet at a high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara next month. A major military sales package worth over $700 million has been cleared for Turkey, despite opposition from some quarters. This move is seen as a major coup for Erdoğan, who has long sought to strengthen Turkey's military capabilities. The deal, combined with sanctions relief and dropped court cases, is likely to boost Erdoğan's domestic popularity ahead of the NATO summit, where Turkey's role in the alliance will be under intense scrutiny.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is cashing in on his relationship with President Trump, scoring benefits from sanctions relief to dropped court cases ahead of a high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara next month. Trump’s decision to greenlight a more than $700 million military sales package to Turkey this week — despite a pushback from some...
