- 22 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityErdogan
Turkey says gas pipeline with Israel not possible in short term
ANKARA (Reuters) - A potential gas pipeline project between Turkey and Israel is not possible in the short-term and building an alternative system to cut dependence on Russia will not…
Ukrainian, Russian negotiators to begin peace talks on Monday -Turkish official
ANKARA (Reuters) - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will begin peace talks in Istanbul later on Monday, a senior Turkish official said, without elaborating. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian…
In call with Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan stresses need for ceasefire
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone call on Sunday that a ceasefire and better humanitarian conditions were needed following Moscow's invasion…
Erdogan says Zelenskiy’s referendum call is “smart leadership” -media
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his Ukrainian counterpart comments on the need for a referendum for compromises with Russia was "smart leadership", broadcaster NTV and others cited…
Turkey urges more Ukraine ceasefire efforts, to continue mediation
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey called for ramped up efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine and vowed to continue its "mediation and facilitation" work between Moscow and Kyiv, ahead of…
In call with Putin, Erdogan offers to host him and Zelenskiy for talks
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan offered in a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday to host him and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy for talks, according…
Erdogan urges Putin to declare Ukraine ceasefire, make peace
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday to declare a ceasefire in Ukraine, open humanitarian corridors and sign a peace agreement, his…
Erdogan discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Lukashenko
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said early on Tuesday that he held a phone call with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko to discuss developments in Russia's invasion…
Russian warships curb tilts Turkey to West, risks Russia’s ire
By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's pledge to block some Russian warships from passing through its waters to the Black Sea during the Ukraine crisis could…
Turkey hasn’t decided to close straits to Russian ships -Turkish official
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey has not made a decision to close the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits to Russian ships, a Turkish official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on…
Turkey making efforts for immediate ceasefire, Erdogan tells Ukraine’s Zelenskiy
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a phone call on Saturday that Ankara is making efforts for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement,…
Turkey’s Erdogan cuts short Africa trip for virtual NATO meeting
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan cancelled a planned trip to Guinea-Bissau and is returning home from Africa early to participate in an online meeting with NATO leaders, his…
