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Diverting Trump’s Middle East trip to Turkey would be a logistical nightmare. Trump says it’s still ‘a possibility.’
President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the possibility of scrapping his Middle East travel schedule and adding a stop to personally mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey.

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Trump’s Middle East trip makes it a big week for Turkey’s Erdogan
Turkey's Erdogan Met Online With Trump, Syrian and Saudi Leaders, Anadolu Says
Putin and Trump Still 'Maybes' for Ukraine Peace Talks That Russian Leader Proposed
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a Russian delegation will be in Istanbul on Thursday for possible direct peace talks with Ukraine, but did not disclose who would be there from Moscow's side.

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As eyes turn toward Turkey, a question looms: Who will show up for Russia-Ukraine peace talks?
Trump teases "good news" on Russia-Ukraine war
Trump says he's still open to attending talks on Ukraine, unsure about Putin
Three Ukrainians have been arrested over a plot to mail exploding parcels from Germany to Ukraine, prosecutors said, putting Europe's cross-border postal network in the spotlight as a target of suspec...

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Zelenskyy Spells Out What Putin Must Do To Prove He Wants To End Ukraine War
Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
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Turkey’s Middle-Power Dilemma
Turkey’s recent policies in Syria are emblematic of the way a middle power can exert influence in its region, sometimes outmaneuvering seemingly stronger players. Throughout Syria’s civil war, which began in 2011,
Erdogan's global peacemaker spotlight hides tumult within Turkey
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years on Thursday, days after his country's militant nemesis,
Why are Turkey and the PKK turning to peace – and can it last?
For Turkey, peace with the PKK now would further reduce a weakened Iran’s ability to project power westward. Some groups suspected of being affiliated with the PKK, such as the Sinjar Resistance Units in northern Iraq, have been indirectly supported by Iran.
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Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) said on Monday it would dissolve itself, in what would be a historic move after decades of conflict with Turkey that have killed tens of thousands of people.
Turkey finance minister Simsek says economy is on track despite slower growth
Turkey's finance minister said the country's economic transformation was on track and that the country was prepared to deal with slower growth.
Israel Issues Warnings to Syria and Turkey as Trump Praises Their Leaders
"We want to want to be sure that he is not a terrorist anymore," senior Israeli official told Newsweek of Syria's Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Trump’s Middle East trip: President visits Qatar after meeting Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump is in Qatar after he met with Syria’s interim president and inked deals in Saudi Arabia. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Kurdish Militant Group PKK to End Four-Decade Conflict With Turkey
The decision to disarm will have significant security and political ramifications for the region.
Trump arrives in the Middle East as crises flare in Gaza and Iran
President Trump announced the change in US policy during his speech at a Saudi investment forum, kicking off the first major international trip of his second term.
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