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NATO member Turkey, opposed to sanctions, in bind over Ukraine
By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) - When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to recognise two breakaway regions in east Ukraine as independent, NATO member and…
Turkey’s Erdogan says Russia’s recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions unacceptable
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine was "unacceptable" and he called on all parties to respect international laws, broadcaster…
Erdogan says Biden, West have not helped solve Ukraine crisis -media
ANKARA (Reuters) -President Tayyip Erdogan said the United States and other Western nations had done nothing to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis and were merely a hindrance, broadcaster NTV and…
Erdogan says Turkey, Israel can jointly bring gas to Europe -media
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey and Israel can work together to carry Israeli natural gas to Europe and the two countries will discuss energy cooperation during talks next month, Turkish President…
Ukraine to sign deal during Erdogan visit on building drones, Kyiv says
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine and Turkey will sign a framework agreement on manufacturing Turkish drones in Ukraine, Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov told a briefing ahead of a visit by President…
Turkey’s Erdogan says will not respect Council of Europe after Kavala move
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will not respect the Council of Europe if it does not respect Turkish courts, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, when asked about a decision to…
Turkey condemns referring Kavala case to ECHR as interfering in judiciary
By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A European human rights watchdog will refer the Turkish case against philanthropist Osman Kavala back to a top European court, Turkey's…
Turkey’s Erdogan threatens media with reprisals over ‘harmful’ content
ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday threatened Turkish media with reprisals if they disseminated content that damaged the country's core values, in a move that might be a…
Turkish journalist arrested on charge of insulting Erdogan -CNN Turk
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, CNN Turk said, targeting…
Russia, Ukraine warm to Turkey helping ease tensions -Turkish sources
By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA (Reuters) - Both Russia and Ukraine are open to the idea of Turkey playing a role to ease tensions between the two countries, as proposed by…
Turkey’s Erdogan working on steps to boost interest in lira, media say
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he was pleased with the lower volatility of the lira and that the government was working on steps to increase interest in the…
Erdogan says cost concerns force U.S. rethink on EastMed gas pipeline
ANKARA (Reuters) - The United States has pulled its support for a subsea pipeline that would supply natural gas from the eastern Mediterrean to Europe because it makes no economic…
