Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly discussed the possibility with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Turkey 'ideal host' for peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Turkey's previous mediation efforts, including the Black Sea grain deal, which enabled Ukrainian agricultural exports until Russia withdrew in 2023.
Erdogan intends to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine with Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that there was an urgent need for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, at a press conference on Jan. 20.
3 European leaders, Pope Francis receive New Year telegrams from Putin
While most European countries remain on frosty terms with Russia since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a handful have retained varying degrees of positive diplomatic relations.
Turkish president to propose freezing Ukraine front line, Bloomberg reports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will propose his own peace plan for Ukraine during the G20 talks commencing on Nov. 18, Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources.
Turkey quietly curbs military goods exports to Russia following US warning, FT reports
Turkey has quietly blocked the export of U.S.-origin military goods to Russia following a warning from Washington, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Oct. 22.
Opinion: Europe must clamp down on Russian oil flows through Turkey
To appreciate the booming Russian fossil fuels trade, one need only go to a rooftop cafe along the Bosporus. Back in March, while sipping tea on an Istanbul terrace, I watched as, over the course of two hours, at least four tankers – later identified through open-source marine traffic websites – carried
Erdogan offers to mediate peace talks, Kremlin rules out the idea
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Turkey could help mediate an end to the war.
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China-led summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on July 3 for regional security and defense discussions, according to the Kremlin. He is also set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from China and Turkey.
Erdogan offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit after meeting Zelensky
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is ready to host a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia after the meeting with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on March 8 in Istanbul.
Ukraine signs agreement with Turkey simplifying bilateral trade
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat signed the document after the meeting of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on March 8.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky rules out Erdogan's idea of peace summit with Russia during Turkey visit
Key developments on March 8: * Zelensky arrives in Turkey, meets Erdogan * French defense minister says no plans to deploy combat troops in Ukraine * India identifies 'major human trafficking network' luring Indians to fight for Russia in Ukraine * Governor: Russian drone attacks car in Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, kills 2 * Czech
Zelensky arrives in Turkey, meets Erdogan
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on March 8 to meet his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Zelensky is also expected to visit the shipyard where corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy are being built and meet with representatives of Turkish defense companies.
Zelensky to meet Erdogan in Turkey on March 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 8 in Turkey, the Turkish Presidency said on X. The two leaders will discuss Russia’s war, the Black Sea grain deal, and bilateral relations, according to the announcement.
Reuters: Turkish Foreign Minister says 'it is time to start a dialogue for a ceasefire' in Ukraine
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for discussions on a ceasefire in Ukraine to begin following a diplomatic forum in the Turkish city of Antalya, Reuters reported.
How Turkey’s presidential runoff may affect balancing act between Russia and the West
Russia and Ukraine are paying close attention to Turkey's presidential runoff scheduled for May 28. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fell short of a simple majority in the first round, with 49.5% of the vote. His main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, trailed with 44.8%. The third most popular candidate, Sinan
Upcoming elections can change where Turkey stands on Russia’s war
As Turkey reels from an economic crisis and a devastating earthquake, its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, faces the most nail-biting election since his Justice and Development Party (AKP) took power two decades ago. Erdogan has managed to hold on to power since he became the prime minister in 2003, moving
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