Rutte and Erdogan discuss war in Ukraine and NATO 2026 summit
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Turkish President Erdogan. They discussed the war in Ukraine and security challenges. Turkey was praised for its support of Ukraine's defense industry and diplomatic efforts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed russia's war against Ukraine during a meeting in Ankara on November 25. This was announced by the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance in X, UNN reports.
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I met with President Recep Erdogan to discuss the growing challenges to our collective security, including the threat of terrorism, the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East
According to NATO's press service, Mark Rutte praised Turkey for its "firm support of the Ukrainian defense industry with ammunition, artillery and necessary assistance, as well as its key role in initiatives such as the Black Sea Grain Agreement and other diplomatic efforts.
In turn, the press service of the Turkish Communications Board reported that the officials discussed "what can be done to stop the war" that the terrorist state has started against Ukraine.
Among other topics, the press service mentions the 2026 NATO summit to be hosted by Turkey, the solidarity of allies with Ankara in "supplying materials to the defense industry," and Turkey's contribution to NATO.
After his visit to Turkey, Mark Rutte will travel to Greece to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Recall
Earlier, UNN reported that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed concern about the US permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS against russia.
