Erdogan sends revolvers as diplomatic gift

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President Erdogan gave special revolvers to some leaders. Delegations found one bullet in each gift revolver.

European security services are now checking these unusual gifts. They want to know if this is a special Turkish custom.

Turkey's side gave a comment that was not very clear. They did not say if it was a custom or not.

Erdogan's office said gift receivers understood the message. They believe leaders saw the true meaning of the presents.

The administration also thinks this gift will have no bad results. No problems will happen, even for people with strong honor.

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What did President Erdogan give to some leaders?

He gave special revolvers.

What did the delegations find in each gift revolver?

They found one bullet.

Did Turkey's side clearly say if giving revolvers is a custom?

No, they did not say if it was a custom or not.

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