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NATO
NATO Scrambles Fighters to Patrol Rogue Russian Jets Over the Baltics
Kremlin’s Su-30 and An-26 were flying in international airspace between Kaliningrad and mainland Russia without activated radar transporters nor flight plans amid high tensions in the region.
Jan. 13, 2026
Turkey
Turkey Can Lead Ukraine’s Naval Security, Policy Expert Says
President Erdogan has warned against the Black Sea becoming an “area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine; Turkey likely to play major naval role in post-ceasefire security.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Second Drone in 24 Hours Found Crashed in Northwest Turkey
The incident, the third of its kind since Monday, comes after Turkey warned both Russia and Ukraine against letting their ongoing war spill over elsewhere in the region.
Dec. 20, 2025
Russia
Suspected Russian Drone Crashes in Northwest Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned against the Black Sea becoming an “area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine, following several strikes in recent weeks on ships in the region.
Dec. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Erdogan Warns Black Sea Should Not Be ‘Area of Confrontation’ After Strikes
A Russian air strike damaged a Turkish-owned vessel in a port in Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, Kyiv and the operator said on Friday.
Dec. 13, 2025
Russia
Turkish Vessel Left Ablaze After Russian Strike on Ukrainian Ports
Turkey’s foreign ministry said the incident highlighted “the need for an arrangement to prevent escalation in the Black Sea, including ensuring maritime safety.”
Dec. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Keep Energy Infrastructure Out of War, Turkey Warns Moscow, Kyiv
Last Friday, Ukrainian naval drones hit two empty oil tankers off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, one reportedly en route to a Russian port, carrying Russian oil, a security source told multiple media.
Dec. 4, 2025
Turkey
Turkey Condemns ‘Very Scary’ Attacks on Russia-Linked Tankers
The wave of attacks has driven up insurance premiums for Black Sea shipping and prompted Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping to suspend its Russia-linked operations over safety concerns.
Dec. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Fourth Russia-Linked Tanker Hit in a Week
A Russian-linked tanker was hit again in the Black Sea on Sunday, marking the fourth such incident in a week as maritime attacks spread from the region all the way to Africa.
Dec. 2, 2025
Energy
SBU Drones Hit Sanctioned Oil Tankers Off Black Sea Coast
Turkey’s transport ministry confirmed that it rescued the crew from the Kairos tanker while the Virat, another tanker, was hit “again” on Saturday morning.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2025
War in Ukraine
Turkey’s Erdogan Says Will Speak With Putin on Monday
Erdogan said Turkey would leave no stone unturned to try and broker an end to the war.
Nov. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Erdoğan and Zelensky Talk Peace Talks and Prisoner Swaps in Ankara
Contrary to previous reports, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff did not attend.
Nov. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Two-Front Diplomacy: Zelensky in Turkey, Trump Officials in Kyiv
Zelensky arrives in Turkey for peace talks as Trump sends top Pentagon officials to Kyiv in a parallel push to revive negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.
Nov. 19, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Drone Strike Sets Fire to Turkish LNG Tanker at Ukrainian Port
By damaging the Turkish energy tanker “Orinda,” Russia has signaled that even foreign vessels in Ukraine’s Danube corridor are no longer off-limits.
Nov. 18, 2025
Turkey
OPINION: Ukraine, the Caucasus, Turkey: Route to a New Security Architecture
Seen soberly, investing in the resilience of the North Caucasus is part of a deterrence strategy, not “interference in internal affairs,” as Kremlin propaganda would frame it.
Nov. 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Heads to Turkey to Launch New Diplomatic Drive; Trump’s Envoy to Join
Zelensky will hold key talks in Turkey on Nov. 19, where Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to join negotiations as Ukraine pushes new proposals and prioritizes prisoner returns.
Nov. 18, 2025