Alongside the planned meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian leader Ahmad al-Jolani on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, according to reports. The White House said Trump is determined to break the Ukraine stalemate and will urge NATO allies to increase defense spending. Security deals worth billions of dollars are expected to be announced during the summit.
Trump's schedule for the NATO summit in Turkey is expanding. Alongside the previously reported meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the U.S. president is now also expected to meet with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Jolani, according to a report. The White House said Trump is determined to break the stalemate in Ukraine and will deliver a clear message to NATO allies demanding increased defense spending. Security deals worth billions of dollars are expected to be announced during the summit.
As The Zioneer reported Sunday night, Trump was expected to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hold bilateral talks with Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit. The White House has described the summit as a critical moment for diplomatic efforts. Trump has also hinted at a possible F-35 deal with Turkey, as The Zioneer reported Friday, suggesting a 'big bag of gifts' for Erdogan.
The inclusion of al-Jolani — the leader of Syria's de facto government — marks a notable diplomatic widening. The exact timing of the bilateral meetings and the specifics of the security deals have not yet been disclosed. The summit is expected to take place in Turkey this week.
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