President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks.

ANKARA, TURKEY- FEBRUAY 28: In this handout from the Turkish Presidential Press Office - President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a statement after the cabinet meeting with the agenda of Russia and Ukraine on February 28, 2022 in Ankara, Turkey. (Photo by Presidential Press Office via dia images via Getty Images)

With its opposition to NATO bids, Ankara could be vying to also get the U.S. to unblock a major fighter jet purchase, while scoring political points at home.

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