Recep Erdoğan
Recep Erdoğan is the President of Turkey, a position he has held since 2014 after serving as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014. Erdoğan is known for his strongman leadership style and has been a pivotal figure in Turkish politics, steering the country towards a more centralized presidential system. He has played a significant role in regional geopolitics, particularly concerning issues like the Syrian conflict and relations with NATO. Recently, he has been involved in diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the importance of including Ukraine and European nations in discussions about future security guarantees.
Born on Feb 26, 1954 (71 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Recep Erdoğan is mentioned in the context of FIFA's dealings with autocratic leaders.
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Uruguay:
Recep Erdoğan used manipulated video during the 2023 Turkish presidential elections to discredit his rival.
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Italy:
Recep Erdogan is the Turkish president who asked Giorgia Meloni to stop smoking.
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Andorra:
Erdogan has transformed Turkey into a modern empire capable of imposing respect in an unstable world.
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Luxembourg:
Recep Erdogan is the Turkish President who is seen as a key foreign policy figure for Ilham Aliyev.
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Moldova:
Recep Erdogan congratulated Putin on his birthday but did not mention the need for peace in Ukraine.
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Moldova:
Recep Erdogan discussed with Donald Trump the need for Turkey to cease purchases of oil and gas from Russia.
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Romania:
Recep Erdogan is seeking Donald Trump's support to lift sanctions imposed by the US and to resume access to the F-35 program.
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Slovenia:
Recep Erdoğan led Turkey to shoot down a Russian military aircraft, ending provocations.
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Italy:
Recep Erdogan provided aid to Gaza and supported various flotillas during the conflict.
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