US President Donald Trump praised Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a reception for newly appointed ambassadors at the White House. Among them was Tom Barrack, nominated as the next US Ambassador to Ankara. Barrack described Türkiye as “one of the most ancient civilizations,” while Trump called it “a good country with a good leader.”
Russian Presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced that President Vladimir Putin signed the draft strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050.
Patrushev stated that the final draft was signed on May 30, following its preparation by the Ministry of Defense and revision by the Maritime Board. The strategy incorporates proposals from various federal institutions and organizations. The initiative was launched after a Kremlin meeting in July 2024.
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