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NATO
Manufacturer of Turkish Bayraktar Drone Signs Agreement with Ukraine
Plans to produce the drones in Ukraine have been in discussion since early 2022, though details on the latest agreement remain undisclosed and it’s unclear how far the plans have progressed.
Oct. 24, 2024
Turkey
Turkey Reportedly Curbs Sensitive Shipments to Russia After US Warning
Turkey, a NATO member, has reportedly restricted shipments of components found in Russian weapons to Russia after Washington warned of “consequences.”
Oct. 23, 2024
NATO
At BRICS, Turkey Seeks to Expand Strategic Reach
Turkey is the first NATO member in BRICS, a bloc that sees itself as a counterweight to Western powers.
Oct. 23, 2024
Turkey
Turkey Has to Decide – Russian S-400 Missiles or US F-35 Fighters
Turkey’s 2017 decision to buy air defense missiles from Moscow cost Ankara its place in the F-35 fifth-generation fighter program. How can it now square the circle?
Sept. 30, 2024
NATO
Erdogan Says Relations With Russia ‘Expanding’
The Turkish President said NATO shouldn’t rush Ukraine membership
Sept. 25, 2024
Turkey
EU Seeks to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia, Close Current Loopholes
Millions of barrels of Russian fuel and other products are still being imported into the UK and EU members via subsidiary companies in third countries, despite existing sanctions.
Sept. 19, 2024
Turkey
Erdogan Says Crimea ‘Must Return to Ukraine’ For Just End to War
Erdogan stated that the peninsula must be returned to Ukraine in accordance with international law and expressed hope for a peace based on Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Sept. 11, 2024
Turkey
Second Ukrainian Corvette Launched in Turkey – Named as Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky
The second of two new multirole corvettes ordered by Ukraine in 2020 was launched in Turkey on Aug. 1, 2024, both ships will only be commissioned by 2027.
Aug. 8, 2024
Turkey
Ukraine's Now Fitting Guided Weapons to its Heavy Bomber Drones
Pro-Kremlin milbloggers have posted images of a captured Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” drone fitted with electronics, antennas and what appears to be a laser guided munition.
Aug. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Launches Second Ada-Class Corvette, Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky, in Turkey
The Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi is the second warship of this class constructed at the Turkish shipyard for Ukraine. The first, the Hetman Ivan Mazepa, is currently undergoing sea trials.
Aug. 3, 2024
US
Russia Prisoner Swap: Turkey's Diplomatic Coup
Russia Prisoner Swap: Turkey's Diplomatic Coup
Aug. 3, 2024
US
Gershkovich and 15 Other Westerners Swapped for 10 Russians in Turkish Coordinated Prisoner Exchange
The handover between Washington and Moscow took place at Ankara airport on the afternoon of August 1, as reported by the Turkish television channel NTV.
Aug. 1, 2024
Turkey
Erdogan Says Turkey Might Enter Israel to Help Palestinians
“Just like we entered Karabakh, just like we entered Libya, we might do similar to them,” Erdogan told a meeting of his ruling AK Party in his hometown of Rize.
July 29, 2024
Turkey
Was Kamikaze Jet Ski Found Drifting Near Turkey New Ukrainian Weapon?
A modified water scooter carrying multiple cameras, military equipment, and loaded with explosives was found drifting near a beach in Istanbul’s Çatalca district on Thursday.
July 28, 2024
Putin
Ukraine Would Lose a Quarter of its Territory if Ceasefire Called Now
Ukrainian diplomat says any resolution to the war with Russia must primarily include the protection of the territorial rights and integrity of Ukraine.
July 27, 2024
Turkey
Suspect Accused of Bombing GRU Officer’s Car in Moscow Claims Working for SBU
Yevhen Serebryakov, who was arrested for booby trapping GRU officer Andrey Torgashov's car, claimed he was tasked by Ukraine's SBU in exchange for the promise of citizenship and cash.
July 26, 2024