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Biden supports “recent constructive steps” between Greece and Turkey

US President Joe Biden "expressed support for recent constructive steps" in the relationship between Greece and Turkey in a call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, the White House spokesperson.

The presidents also spoke about Sweden's application to join the NATO alliance.

US says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey

US President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.

Speaking ahead of a summit of NATO leaders due to start later in the day in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, Sullivan said Biden "had been clear that he supports the transfer."

#NoJetsForTurkey launches petition against unconditional F-16 sale to Turkey

An online petition calling on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to stop the unconditional sale of Lockheed Martin Corp F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey, has been started by the #NoJetsForTurkey coalition led by the Hellenic American Leadership Council advocacy group.