Türkiye is working to resolve a hostage crisis between Russia and Ukraine to deescalate tensions between the two countries, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Speaking about the grain corridor, Erdogan reiterated his wish for grain exports from Russia to start soon, saying: "My only desire is to ensure the shipment of products to underdeveloped or poor countries, not developed countries."
"In other words, the Türkiye-US trade volume should not be $20, $25, $30 billion. We have to exceed these. Besides, we are not at the desired level in the defence industry," Erdogan added. In July, however, the US House of Representatives approved legislation creating a new hurdle for the sale. Erdogan also criticised the US for giving all kinds of support to Greece for F-16 jets but not supporting Türkiye in this regard.
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