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Turkish Ship Damaged in Russian Strike on Ukraine's Odesa Region

The strike came hours after Turkey's Erdoğan had raised the issue of strikes on port infrastructure personally with Putin.

Erdoğan Pushes Putin on 'Limited Ceasefire' at Ports, Energy Facilities

Erdoğan's remarks came on the heels of several attacks on Russia-linked tankers in the Black Sea, some of which were drone attacks claimed by Kyiv.

Turkish Shipping Company Ends Russia-Linked Voyages After Tanker Explosions

The suspension of operations involving Russia comes as Turkey has reported three Russia-linked tankers coming under attack in the Black Sea in recent days...

Turkey Says Another Tanker Was Attacked in the Black Sea

The ship was traveling from Russia to Georgia when it was reportedly targeted by drones off the coast of Turkey, officials said.

Black Sea Tanker That Sustained Blast Hit Again

Turkey's Transport Ministry said the tanker sustained only "minor damage" and that none of the crew were hurt.

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Hit by Blasts, Fire En Route to Russia, Turkey Says

Authorities suggested the two tankers may have been hit by devices while heading toward the Russian port of Novorossiysk.

Russian Swimmer Missing After Bosphorus Race in Turkey

Nikolai Svechnikov reportedly failed to reach the finish line of the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim, which drew more than 2,800 swimmers.

Rising Costs and Tighter Rules Push Russians Out of Turkey – Izvestia

Once one of the top destinations for Russians leaving the country after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Turkey is now seeing a steady outflow.

Rosatom Blames ‘Unfriendly Countries’ for Delayed Wages at Turkish Nuclear Plant

The comments came after workers staged a protest at the Akkuyu site over months of delayed wage payments.

Ukraine Demands Zelensky-Putin Meeting, Russia Proposes Brief Truces in Latest Talks

Russian and Ukrainian delegates met in Istanbul on Wednesday, with the third round of peace negotiations lasting just under 40 minutes.

Russian Workers at Turkish Nuclear Plant Report Months of Unpaid Wages

The workforce at the Akkuyu plant, one of Moscow’s most high-profile overseas energy projects, has reportedly shrunk from 12,000 to just 3,000.

Erdoğan Tells Putin Israel Threatens Regional Security

The Kremlin said Putin and Erdoğan used the conversation to call for an "immediate" end to fighting between Israel and Iran.

Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights to Russia Amid Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Russian aviation authorities on Monday temporarily restricted flights in and out of several cities, including Moscow, citing safety risks from ongoing...

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Swap After First Direct Talks Since 2022

But questions remain as to whether any significant progress was made toward ending the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine.

Rubio Arrives in Istanbul Ahead of Ukraine Peace Negotiations

The U.S. secretary of state said earlier that he did not have “high expectations” for the talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday.

Turkey to Hold Talks With Russian and Ukrainian Teams on Friday – FM Source

Russia and Ukraine had been expected to meet Thursday in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in more than three years.

What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul?

Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city.

Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey ‘Personally’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.

Turkey's Erdogan Tells Putin and Macron Efforts to End Ukraine War at ‘Turning Point’

In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, Erdogan welcomed the Russian leader's statement that peace talks should resume in Istanbul where they left off.

Trump Eyes Erdogan's Help to End Ukraine War

"I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended — NOW!" Trump posted.

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