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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.

Erdogan Tells Putin Cooperation With Russia Key to Resolving Regional Conflicts

The two leaders discussed Black Sea security, with Erdogan pledging that Ankara would take steps to ensure "the safety of commercial navigation."

Russian and U.S. Officials Meet in Istanbul for Embassy Talks

The talks in Turkey are aimed at normalizing the operations of both countries’ diplomatic missions after a series of tit-for-tat expulsions.

Turkey Sentences Russian Woman to 15 Years in Jail for Abandoning Newborn in Airport Bathroom

Yekaterina Burnashkina was arrested at Antalya Airport in October after cleaning staff discovered the newborn girl in the toilet bowl of a restroom.

Yanukovych’s Son Selling Coal From Russian-Occupied Ukraine – IStories

Oleksandr Yanukovych oversaw large-scale coal, gas and property development projects before his father was ousted in 2014 and the family fled to Russia...

Russians Remain Top Property Buyers in Turkey

Russian nationals have been the top foreign buyers of Turkish real estate since April 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. But demand is expected...

Russia Accuses Ukraine of ‘Energy Terrorism’ Over Alleged Pipeline Strike

Authorities said that a compressor station targeted in the attack continued to operate “normally,” with no disruptions to gas supplies.

U.S. Grants Turkey Exemption From Sanctions on Gazprombank, Energy Minister Says

Hungary earlier this week revealed it would also be granted an exemption for making gas payments through Gazprombank.

opinion Dimitar Bechev

What Does Regime Change in Syria Mean for Russian-Turkish Relations?

With the fall of Syria’s Moscow-supported regime, a large chunk of Russia’s leverage over Turkey is gone.

Russia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar Eye Talks on Syria Rebel Offensive – Reports

Russia’s state-run TASS news agency said the talks could take place in Doha, on Dec. 7-8.

Russian Plane Evacuated in Turkey as Engine Catches Fire

The Azimuth Airlines passenger plane was landing at Antalya airport on Turkey's Mediterranean coast when a fire broke out in its left engine.

Turkey's Erdogan Seeks to Increase Trade With Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wants to expand trade.

Turkey Quietly Blocks Military-Linked Goods Exports to Russia After U.S. Warnings – FT

Turkey’s electronic customs system reportedly stopped allowing the shipment of items like processors and memory cards found in Russian missiles and drones...

opinion Saahil Menon

Ending 'Golden Visas' Will Hold Rich Russians Like Durov Accountable

Western governments must tighten the screws on jurisdictions that commoditize nationality and residence permits, given the unsavory clientele these schemes...

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