Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey for Russian defense purchase
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U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to waive sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russian air defense systems and should find a “middle ground” in the dispute, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.