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Zelensky
Erdogan and Zelensky Meet in Ankara Amid US-Russia Talks
Their talks at Erdogan’s presidential palace began just hours after US and Russian diplomats held their first high-level meeting in nearly three years in Saudi Arabia.
Feb. 18, 2025
Zelensky
World Briefing: February 14, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Feb. 14, 2025
Turkey
EU Trade at Record High Since 2017 Association Agreement
Bilateral agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU reached a record $17 billion which represents around half of the country’s total farming sector exports.
Feb. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Slovaks Get Russian Gas Via Turkey
Ukraine, battling a Russian invasion since February 2022, stopped supplies to the West at the beginning of the year, dealing a blow to the heavily dependent Slovakia.
Feb. 6, 2025
Russia
$2 Billion Payment to Rosatom Stuck at JPMorgan After Justice Department Investigation
The US Justice Department found Russia and Turkey financed Rosatom’s nuclear projects through intermediary American banks, but the true aim of the transfers was to avoid sanctions.
Feb. 3, 2025
US
World Briefing: January 22, 2025
The world in focus, as seen by Canadian leading global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw in a quick review of the biggest news in international media today.
Jan. 22, 2025
Energy
Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Gas Pipeline to Turkey
Kyiv has not commented on the allegation
Jan. 13, 2025
Europe
Zelensky Condemns New Orleans Terror Attack Leaving 10 Dead, Dozens Injured in US
The Ukrainian president and several other world leaders expressed horror after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed 10, injured 35 on New Year’s. Police continue looking for collaborators.
Jan. 1, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Picks Crimean Tatar Jailed by Moscow as Envoy to Turkey
President Zelensky appointed former Crimean Tatar politician Nariman Dzhelyal, who spent nearly three years imprisoned by Russia, as Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey.
Dec. 21, 2024
Turkey
What Will Happen to Russia’s Syrian Military Bases?
Some believed the fall of the Syrian regime would result in the departure of Moscow’s military presence in the country, but a deal to maintain that presence might be in discussion.
Dec. 10, 2024
US
OPINION: Türkiye, Syria, Russia and US
What are the broader geopolitical implications if the the defeat of the Assad regime in Syria.
Dec. 8, 2024
US
In Blinken Сall, Turkey Backs Moves to Ease Syria Tension
The call came after Syrian rebels and their Turkish-backed allies launched their biggest offensive in years, seizing control of Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo.
Dec. 2, 2024
Turkey
Turkey and Pakistan to Meet World’s Insatiable Demand for 155mm Ammo
During the IDEAS 2024 defense exhibition Turkey’s Repkon and Pakistan’s Wah Industries signed an agreement to set up a 155mm artillery shell facility in Pakistan.
Nov. 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Decision on Ukraine Missiles ’Big Mistake’ That Could ’Escalate Conflict’: Erdogan
The move to let Kyiv use ATACMS missiles sparked a furious response from Moscow, which broadened the scope of when it can use nuclear weapons in a warning to Ukraine and the West.
Nov. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Erdogan to Pitch Plan at G20 to Freeze War, Postpone Ukraine’s NATO Bid
Erdogan’s initiative reportedly includes Ukraine delaying discussions on NATO membership for at least a decade, a move described as a "concession to Putin."
Nov. 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Erdogan Says Relying on Trump to End Ukraine, Gaza Wars
Erdogan spoke while returning from a summit in Budapest a day after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election.
Nov. 8, 2024