- 16 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityTurkey
Peace Talks on Ukraine: Russia’s Red Lines Unchanged
Russia and Ukraine are talking about a peace deal while their soldiers kill each other, but there has been no breakthrough and they remain far apart on the question of…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Turkey says Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul mark most significant progress yet
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators in Istanbul on Tuesday marked the most significant progress in discussions to date, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said after the…
Ukrainian TV says Ukraine-Russia talks start in Turkey without handshake
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Talks between Ukraine and Russia began in Turkey on Tuesday without a handshake, Ukrainian television reported. "There was a cold welcome, no handshake," a Ukrainian reporter…
Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine talks could start in Turkey on Tuesday
(Reuters) -The Kremlin said that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may get under way in Turkey on Tuesday and it was important that they would take place face-to-face, after…
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…
Turkey could be among countries to offer Ukraine security guarantees – Kyiv
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Turkey is among countries that could offer Kyiv security guarantees as part of any deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian…
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…
Turkey says world cannot ‘burn bridges’ with Moscow
DOHA (Reuters) - Turkey and other nations must still talk to Russia to help end the war in Ukraine, Turkey's presidential spokesman said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv needed more…
Russian oligarchs welcome in Turkey, foreign minister says
(Reuters) - Russian oligarchs are welcome in Turkey but must abide by international law in order to do any business, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday. Turkey has…
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…
Turkey urges Libya to avoid steps that could renew clashes
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey urged Libya to refrain from any steps that would lead to renewed conflict and called on authorities to follow democratic processes, amid a crisis over control…
