Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone
2 years ago

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s president reiterated the necessity of establishing a buffer zone in accordance with a 2019 agreement with Russia, his office says. The two leaders also discussed grain supplies and a potential regional gas hub in Turkey on Sunday, December 11, both countries said. In a statement, Erdogan’s office reiterated the “importance and urgency” of creating a buffer zone in northern Syria in accordance with a 2019 agreement between Turkey and Russia, which is the main backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Under the 2019 deal signed with Turkey, Russia promised to establish a buffer zone between the Turkish border and YPG forces that would be controlled by the Syrian army and Russian military police. In the call, Erdogan said Ankara and Moscow could start work on exporting other food products and commodities through the Black Sea grain corridor, it added, without providing further details.

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Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
5 days, 3 hours ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press  

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout
2 weeks, 1 day ago

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Live Mint  

-- Of all the winners and losers from Syria’s sudden change of power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands out as among those with the most to gain. “While Ankara’s precise role in the surprising turn of events remains a topic of speculation, the rebel offensive could not have gone ahead without Turkey’s consent and support.” The question now is …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
1 month, 1 week ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad can be achieved to end more than a decade of tensions between their two neighboring countries, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Speaking to journalists on his return from trips to Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan said he believes a …

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad meets Putin to discuss war
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad meets Putin to discuss war

Daily Mail  

Grinning Syrian monster Bashar Assad has met fellow tyrant Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin to discuss the war in the Middle East. Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad's government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country. The Kremlin did not provide details …

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey’s Erdogan to Iraq
8 months ago

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey’s Erdogan to Iraq

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdog an arrived in Iraq on Monday for his first official visit in more than a decade as Ankara seeks greater cooperation from Baghdad in its fight against a Kurdish militant group that has a foothold in Iraq. Al-Sudani said they discussed “bilateral security coordination, which will meet the needs of both parties and …

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a peace summit between the two countries. “We are Ukraine remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, and Zelenskyy has said multiple …

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit between the two countries. Erdogan said the two discussed the stability of the shipping corridor and he reiterated Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s “territorial integrity, sovereignty …

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting. Turkey is ready to host a summit between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. We are prepared to move quickly to put… pic.twitter.com/mDpYDDEnwi — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир …

Turkish neutrality: How Erdogan manages ties with Russia, Ukraine amid war
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkish neutrality: How Erdogan manages ties with Russia, Ukraine amid war

Al Jazeera  

‘The West is reliable, Russia is equally reliable,’ the Turkish president said in a recent interview, a comment that reflects his delicate balancing act. Kyiv, Ukraine – In Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s opinion, Russia and the West are “equally” reliable and trustworthy. “For the last 50 years, we have been waiting at the doorstep of the EU, and, at this moment …

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President
1 year, 3 months ago

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President

The Hindu  

Any initiative that isolates Russia in the Black Sea Grain Initiative is bound to fail, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would return to the “collective implementation” of the grain deal “the same day” their conditions for export of own grain and fertilizers to the global markets are met. Giving …

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon

Firstpost  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who previously played a significant role in convincing Vladimir Putin to stick with the deal, and the UN are both trying to get the Russian President to return to the deal After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan said soon it would be possible to restore Black Sea grain deal. “It …

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal

The Hindu  

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sought to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war with Russia. Mr. Erdogan said the grain deal was the headline issue at the daylong talks between the two leaders in Russia’s Black Sea resort …

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 3 months ago

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal

The Independent  

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Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal

Al Jazeera  

Putin says the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain will not be restored until the West lifts embargo on Russia. On his part, Putin said at a news conference with Erdogan that Russia was ready to return to the deal “as soon” as restrictions on its own exports were lifted. Putin said Western claims that Russia had stoked a …

Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin a deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain. The original deal — brokered by the United Nations and Turkey in July 2022 — allowed nearly 33 million metric tons of grain and other commodities to leave three Ukrainian ports …

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks on the defunct deal on Ukrainian grain exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks next week, the Kremlin said Friday, more than six weeks after Moscow broke off a deal partly brokered by Ankara that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August

Firstpost  

Erdogan expressed his optimism that the visit will likely occur in August. On Putin’s recent offer to send grain to African countries free of charge, Erdogan said, “We’re in line with Russia on this issue, that is, we will turn the grains coming from Russia through the Black Sea corridor into flour and we will transport to poor African countries …

Erdogan angers Putin with ‘betrayal’ of Azov prisoner release
1 year, 5 months ago

Erdogan angers Putin with ‘betrayal’ of Azov prisoner release

The Telegraph  

Mr Zelensky had been in Turkey for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country’s president, who has also pledged to support Ukraine’s Nato membership aspirations. “Without a doubt, Ukraine deserves to be in Nato,” Mr Erdogan said after talks with the Ukrainian president on Friday in Istanbul. Turkey is a Nato member but it has maintained business and air links …

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election
1 year, 6 months ago

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election

CNN  

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 13. Murat Kula/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow, Turkish …

Turkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks
1 year, 11 months ago

Turkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish, Syrian and Russian defense ministers have held previously unannounced talks in Moscow, the Turkish and Russian defense ministries said on Wednesday. A Turkish defense ministry statement said the Turkish, Syrian and Russian intelligence chiefs also attended the talks in Moscow which, it said, took place in a “positive atmosphere.” The discussion focused on “the Syrian …

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan’s comments come as Russia calls for restraint, despite understanding Turkey’s ‘security concerns’. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that Ankara is planning to deploy ground forces to attack Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units, or YPG, forces based across the border in Syria. The Kremlin has said Russia respects Turkey’s “legitimate” security concerns over Syria but added that all parties …

Turkey is friendly with both Russia and Ukraine. Now it wants them to talk peace
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkey is friendly with both Russia and Ukraine. Now it wants them to talk peace

NPR  

Turkey is friendly with both Russia and Ukraine. Now it wants them to talk peace Enlarge this image toggle caption Vyacheslav Prokofyez/Sputnik/AFP/Getty Images Vyacheslav Prokofyez/Sputnik/AFP/Getty Images ISTANBUL — Turkey is pushing Russia and Ukraine to begin peace talks, hoping to build on recent successful diplomatic initiatives such as the critical grain deal that allows Ukraine to export food through a …

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide

The Hindu  

Amidst the sharp East-West hostilities generated by the war in Ukraine, there is one country that is at the centre of regional diplomacy — Turkey. And, in a dramatic overture, on August 19, Mr. Erdoğan indicated Turkey’s readiness to engage with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying “there is no resentment in politics”. The agreement was signed in the presence of …

‘No waiting': Turkey, Russia to act on Putin’s gas hub offer
2 years, 2 months ago

‘No waiting': Turkey, Russia to act on Putin’s gas hub offer

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey and Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to immediately begin technical work on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe. Erdogan said Russian and Turkish energy authorities would work together to designate the best location for a gas distribution center, adding …

Erdogan says Turkey and Russia to study Putin’s gas hub proposal
2 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey and Russia to study Putin’s gas hub proposal

Al Jazeera  

Sides will work together to set up a distribution centre in Turkey to export more gas via the TurkStream gas pipeline, Turkish president says. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government and that of Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to immediately begin technical studies on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for …

Putin tempts Turkey, suggests making it Europe’s new gas hub
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin tempts Turkey, suggests making it Europe’s new gas hub

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday doubled down on his proposal to turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe after deliveries to Germany through the Baltic Sea’s Nord Stream pipeline were halted. It’s the second unlikely energy proposal that Putin has pitched in as many days, with European leaders calling Russia’s cuts in natural gas a …

Putin tells Erdogan Russia could create 'gas hub' in Turkey
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin tells Erdogan Russia could create 'gas hub' in Turkey

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Moscow would consider developing a "gas hub" in Turkey, with Russia's supplies to Europe disrupted by Ukraine-related sanctions and leaks at key pipelines. We could consider the possibility of creating a gas hub in Turkey for supplies to other countries," the Russian leader told Erdogan at …

Putin courts Erdogan to pump more Russian gas through Turkey
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin courts Erdogan to pump more Russian gas through Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says Turkey offers the best route to redirect gas to the EU after Nord Stream pipeline damage. At a meeting in Kazakhstan on Thursday, Putin said Turkey offered the most reliable route to deliver gas to the European Union and the proposed hub would allow prices to be set independent of politics. Peskov said the TurkStream gas pipeline …

‘Provocations’: Erdogan decries Western policy towards Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Provocations’: Erdogan decries Western policy towards Russia

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Western nations of provoking Russia, as he hailed Ankara’s policy of “balance” regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Turkish president told reporters on Wednesday, during a visit to Belgrade, that he understood Putin’s decision to cut off natural gas supplies to Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline. “As long as you try to …

Putin hosts Erdogan for talks on trade, Ukraine, Syria
2 years, 4 months ago

Putin hosts Erdogan for talks on trade, Ukraine, Syria

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Russia Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focusing on a grain deal brokered by Turkey and the U.N., prospects for talks on ending hostilities in Ukraine, the situation in Syria and growing economic ties between Moscow and Ankara. Speaking at the start of the meeting at Putin’s Black Sea residence …

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government’s plan for a new military offensive in northern Syria will be on the table as long as Kurdish militants continue to pose a security threat to his country. In May, Erdogan announced plans for a new military operation in Syria to drive away Syrian Kurdish militia that Ankara says …

Putin holds talks in Tehran with leaders of Iran, Turkey
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin holds talks in Tehran with leaders of Iran, Turkey

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin held meetings Tuesday in Iran, seeking to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow's challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding campaign in Ukraine. In only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks rolled into its neighbor in February, Mr. Putin met Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip …

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks

Al Jazeera  

President Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without needing any support. Tehran, Iran – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed warnings that Ankara could launch a new military operation in northern Syria, as he met his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Tehran. Ankara considers the YPG a “terrorist” group and …

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president met Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Raisi in advance of a trilateral summit with Russian President Putin, with Ukraine and Syria on the agenda. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has advised Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a new military operation in Syria, in advance of the arrival of Russian President …

Vladimir Putin, Tayyip Erdogan to Discuss Ukrainian Grain Exports on Tuesday
2 years, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin, Tayyip Erdogan to Discuss Ukrainian Grain Exports on Tuesday

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the export of Ukrainian grain at their meeting in Tehran on Tuesday, a Kremlin aide has told reporters. Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations are expected to sign a deal later this week aimed at resuming the shipping of grain from Ukraine across the Black Sea, which …

Vladimir Putin set to visit Iran next week
2 years, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin set to visit Iran next week

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, a day after the United States warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with drones for its action in Ukraine. During a trip to Tehran next Tuesday, Mr. Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, the so-called Astana format of meetings …

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks

Al Jazeera  

Russia, Turkey and Iran have been holding talks as part of the so-called ‘Astana peace process’ to end the war in Syria. As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds on, President Vladimir Putin will travel to Iran next week for a Syria summit with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin has announced. Russia, Turkey and …

Erdogan urges Putin to keep Syria aid crossing open
2 years, 5 months ago

Erdogan urges Putin to keep Syria aid crossing open

Al Jazeera  

Russia last week vetoed a United Nations proposal to keep the Bab al-Hawa crossing open to get humanitarian aid to Syrian civilians. Russia, an ally of the Syrian government, used its veto power on the UN Security Council to strike down Western proposals to keep the border crossing open for another year. Grain shipments On the call on Monday, Erdogan …

Turkish President Erdogan Makes Call to 'Intensify' Efforts to End War in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan Makes Call to 'Intensify' Efforts to End War in Ukraine

News 18  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday called for an intensified effort to end the war in Ukraine, adding that there were “no losers in a just peace”. Turkey has supplied Ukraine with armed drones and other weapons, but Erdogan also enjoys a close working relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We should intensify our diplomatic efforts for a long-lasting …

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria

Al Jazeera  

Russia urged Turkey not to launch an offensive in northern Syria after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats of a military campaign targeting Kurdish “terrorists”. Zakharova said, “We understand Turkey’s concerns about threats to national security emanating from the border regions” with Syria, but added the problem could only be solved if Syrian troops are deployed in the area. ‘Malign …

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2 years, 6 months ago

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkey will no longer hold high-level talks with neighbouring Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 1 amid rising tensions between the traditional rivals. Mr. Erdogan's pivot on the talks appeared to have been triggered last week when he signalled his displeasure at comments made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a trip to the U. S. …

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader says aim is to create 30km ‘safe zone’ in Syria; would be fourth major Turkish incursion since 2016. Speaking following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan said the operation would aim to resume Turkish efforts to create a 30km “safe zone” along its border with Syria. In response to Erdogan’s comments, the SDF said that there had been …

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Monday to launch a new military operation in Syria to secure Turkey’s southern border. Speaking following a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan said the aim of the operation would be resume Turkish efforts to create a 30-kilometer safe zone along its border with Syria. “We will soon take new steps regarding the incomplete …

Russia, Ukraine ‘close to agreement’ in negotiations, says Turkey
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia, Ukraine ‘close to agreement’ in negotiations, says Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Turkish foreign minister says while negotiations were ‘not easy’, there is some ‘momentum’ towards an agreement on key points. Turkey has said Russia and Ukraine made progress on their negotiations to halt the war and the two sides were “close to an agreement”. Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24 with President Vladimir Putin calling his country’s actions a “special …

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rolls on, Turkey is caught between major powers – but could be crucial to ending the fighting
2 years, 9 months ago

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rolls on, Turkey is caught between major powers – but could be crucial to ending the fighting

ABC  

You have likely heard about the importance of NATO, China and the United States in the Ukraine conflict. The country's Islamist leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been developing his relationship with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, even as the Russian and Turkish militaries faced off in Syria. The Turkish President's autocratic moves have given him common ground with the Russian leader, …

Turkey dubs Russia invasion of Ukraine ‘war’ in shift of rhetoric
2 years, 9 months ago

Turkey dubs Russia invasion of Ukraine ‘war’ in shift of rhetoric

Al Jazeera  

The decision could pave the way for the NATO member state to enact an international pact limiting Russian naval passage to the Black Sea. Turkey has called Russia’s assault on Ukraine a “war” in a rhetorical shift that could pave the way for the NATO member nation to implement parts of an international pact, potentially limiting the transit of Russian …

Erdogan: Russia attack on Ukraine ‘heavy blow’ to regional peace
2 years, 10 months ago

Erdogan: Russia attack on Ukraine ‘heavy blow’ to regional peace

Al Jazeera  

Ankara has long sought to act as a mediator in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar also asked Ankara to prevent Russian ships from passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits. Later on Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a …

Beginning of Third World War? What to know as Vladimir Putin announces military action against Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Beginning of Third World War? What to know as Vladimir Putin announces military action against Ukraine

India TV News  

Highlights U.S. President Joe Biden says the world will “hold Russia accountable.” The Ukrainian president earlier rejected Moscow’s claims that his country poses a threat to Russia The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday night at Ukraine’s request Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, and he is warning other countries that any …

French, German leaders to visit Russia, Ukraine in a bid to defuse tensions
2 years, 10 months ago

French, German leaders to visit Russia, Ukraine in a bid to defuse tensions

Firstpost  

France’s Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Moscow on Monday and Kyiv on Tuesday, while Germany’s Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv on 14 February and Moscow on 15 February Paris: The French president and the German chancellor will head to Moscow and Kyiv in the coming weeks, adding to diplomatic efforts to try to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin …

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