Trump Urges Erdoğan too Distance Turkey from Russian Energy Sources
NEW YORK – September 25,2025 – During a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General assembly,former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly pressed Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to reduce Turkey’s reliance on Russian energy supplies. The discussion occurred amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over Turkey’s deepening economic ties with Moscow.
The exchange underscores a long-standing U.S. policy objective to limit Russia‘s economic and political influence, particularly through energy exports. While the specifics of the conversation remain private, sources indicate Trump emphasized the strategic benefits of diversifying Turkey’s energy portfolio and aligning more closely with Western partners. This push comes as Turkey navigates a complex foreign policy balancing act between NATO commitments and burgeoning relationships with russia.
The meeting also touched upon the israeli-palestinian conflict, a point of meaningful divergence between the two leaders. while Trump has consistently demonstrated strong support for Israel, Erdoğan has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing the israeli government of genocide and the forced displacement of Palestinians.Erdoğan positions himself as a champion for the Palestinian cause within the Muslim world and maintains connections with Hamas, the militant group controlling the Gaza Strip, with some reports suggesting Hamas members operate within Turkey.
