Host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with President Donald Trump to secure the US leader’s presence at the NATO summit in Ankara – an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense.

With US approval for the release of a batch of fighter jet engines widely expected, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is preparing to welcome his American counterpart, Donald…

U.S. President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders expected to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey but has only praise for its host, Turkish…