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Ukraine
Moscow Again Signals ‘Readiness’ for Negotiations With Ukraine – But on Whose Terms?
Russia claimed it is ready for new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, while NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov arrived in Turkey to restart stalled prisoner exchange negotiations.
Nov. 12, 2025
Turkey
Russia’s Oil Buyers Retreat as Sanctions Bite
Moscow’s crude oil exports are under growing pressure as major importers in China and Turkey reduce purchases following the latest round of Western sanctions.
Nov. 3, 2025
Europe
Erdoğan and Merz are Opening a New Chapter in Relations Between the Two Countries
Merz arrived in Ankara with a clear plan: to renew communication on defence cooperation. Erdoğan responded immediately by declaring that it is time for Germany and Turkey to start joint projects.”
Updated: Nov. 1, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Sends Navy Abroad: Zelensky Signs Law for Turkey, UK Deployment
Zelensky approves deployment of Ukrainian naval units and personnel to Turkey and the UK, enabling training and equipment use amid ongoing security challenges.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2025
Turkey
Ukrainian Magura Sea Drone Recovered in Turkey – 1,400 Kilometers From Home
Turkish fishermen found the drone drifting off the coast overnight on Sept. 29-30 and towed it to shore, where, after the Coast Guard arrived, the area was cleared because it contained explosives.
Oct. 1, 2025
Turkey
UK Broadsheet Fingers 13 Russian Officers Behind Bucha Massacres
In just 33 days in early 2022, Russian forces occupying Ukraine’s Bucha, tortured, raped, and killed civilians in their hundreds – with 500 bodies recovered while dozens more are still missing.
Sept. 29, 2025
Ukraine
‘Stop Rampage’ – Trump Presses Turkey on Russian Oil as He Opens Door to F-35 Sales
The US President heaps pressure on NATO ally in Oval Office meeting while offering optimistic view on controversial F-35 fighter jet deal.
Sept. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Top-End Russian Anti-Aircraft System on Table at Upcoming Trump-Erdogan Summit
The Kremlin and Kyiv both could use powerful S-400 missile interceptors currently owned by Türkiye. Ankara’s 2017 purchase of the high-tech Russian weapons triggered US sanctions.
Sept. 22, 2025
Turkey
Türkiye Facing Geopolitical Threats and Opportunities
The consequences of both Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Hamas’ attack on Israel have upended the geopolitical chessboard. Türkiye is central to any outcome.
Sept. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Turkey’s Ukrainian-Engined Akıncı Drone Wields New Loitering Smart Weapons
Defense tech firm Baykar’s latest video showcases its Ukrainian-engined Akıncı twin turboprop-powered strike drone testing next-gen Alpagut and Eren loitering smart weapons with pinpoint precision.
Aug. 8, 2025
Putin
‘Near Drowning’ in Turkey: Chechen Leader Kadyrov Hospitalized After Beach Incident
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly nearly drowned at a Turkish resort but was rescued and hospitalized
July 25, 2025
US
OPINION: Türkiye – Geopolitical Opportunity Knocks
Türkiye faces major geopolitical shifts offering both opportunity and risk. Erdogan balances complex ties with Trump, Israel, Kurds, and neighbors, seeking peace deals and regional power.
July 24, 2025
Ukraine
Third Round of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Concluded in Istanbul, More POWs Headed Home
Ukraine and Russia have finished the much-awaited third round of direct talks in Istanbul – focusing on POWs, abducted children, and ceasefire demands. But the meeting lasted less than an hour.
Updated: July 23, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv, Moscow to Kick Off Istanbul Talks With Different Agenda in Mind
Moscow once again calls for a return to a memorandum towards a ceasefire in Istanbul, while Kyiv omits it altogether from its priority list after Moscow listed its war goals as peace terms.
July 23, 2025
War in Ukraine
High-Stakes Negotiations Resume as Ukraine-Russia Talks Return to Istanbul
The meeting, brokered by Turkey, comes as the war is midway through its fourth year and follows two earlier rounds in May and June that produced limited agreements, including several prisoner swaps.
July 23, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Sets Goals for Istanbul Talks: POWs, Kids, Putin
Kyiv appears to have given up its initial push for a ceasefire with Moscow – the very basis on which this year’s talks had resumed in the first place.
July 21, 2025