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Trump meets with members of Congress to discuss Turkey

10/16/2019, 8:49:42 PM

US President Donald Trump organized a meeting with members of Congress to discuss with them the situation with Turkey.


It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the statement of the White House.

"Today, President Donald Trump will meet with members of Congress to discuss the situation with Turkey," the administration of the American president said.

It is expected that representatives of Democrats and Republicans who head committees in the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States will attend the meeting.

Earlier, Trump threatened with “devastating” sanctions for the Turkish economy.

On October 14, the American leader signed a decree imposing sanctions against Turkey in connection with the military operation of Ankara in Syria.

On October 9, Erdogan announced the start of an operation of the Turkish Armed Forces in Syria.

More on the topic - in the material RT.

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