Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish president, discussed cooperation with US President Donald Trump regarding the end of the Ukraine war. Trump requested Erdoğan's help in mediating between Russia and Ukraine for peace talks. The US has expressed frustration over the stalemate in the war. Turkey plays a key role in these negotiations due to its NATO membership and geographical position. Erdoğan has met with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, making him a unique mediator. Turkey has previously taken actions like closing the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits to Russian warships and facilitating grain exports from Ukraine and Russia. Additionally, Turkey is supporting factions in Syria and Azerbaijan, potentially using its role in the peace talks to pressure the EU for concessions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)