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illegal crossing

Turkey Detains Russian IS Suspect at Syria Border

Five Russian nationals were arrested during an attempted escape to neighboring Syria.

unprecedented cooperation

Russia, Turkey Open Joint Military Center in Azerbaijan

The center is a result of the ceasefire deal that ended the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Covid Geopolitics

Russia Denies Turkish Report of Sputnik Vaccine Refusal

A Turkish newspaper report saying Turkey had rejected Russia's vaccine was later called "fake news."

Turkey Court Orders Release of Russian Reporters – Official

The two journalists had been accused of filming near a facility manufacturing drones without authorization.

detained journalists

Russia Urges Release of Reporters Detained in Turkey

A Turkish foreign ministry source said the reporters were detained while filming near a facility for manufacturing drones.

Turkey Backs Crimea’s Return to Ukraine – FM

Turkey and Ukraine get "friendly" over the question of Crimea amid a deepening rift with Russia.

ceasefire enforcement

Turkey, Russia Seal Deal for Karabakh 'Peacekeeping Center'

Russia has said repeatedly that Turkey will have no troops on the ground under the truce deal's terms.

“IMPORTED CASES”

Russia Blames Turkey for New Spike in Coronavirus Cases

Russian officials are considering cutting the number of charter flights to Turkish holiday resorts.

Energy-rich Waters

Russia Quotes Law of Sea to Calm Greek-Turkey Tension

The dispute between Turkey and Greece over waters in the Mediterranean should be settled on the "basis of international law", Russian said Monday.

Turkey Rejects U.S. Pressure Over Russian Air Defense System

Turkey on Saturday dismissed U.S. criticism that the Russian defense systems it has bought are not compatible with Ankara's NATO commitments.

uneasy alliance

Karabakh Tests 'Competitive Cooperation' of Putin, Erdogan

The bond between the two strong-willed leaders is being tested in Russia's own backyard.

heightened tensions

Armenia Accuses Turkey of Downing Warplane During Azerbaijan Clashes

Direct Turkish military action would mark a major escalation after days of fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.

Increased Tensions

Turkey Backs Azerbaijan Fight for 'Occupied Lands': Erdogan Aide

Armenia has accused Turkey of sending mercenaries to back Azerbaijani forces.

Kremlin Urges Turkey to Work for Ceasefire in Karabakh

Moscow's appeal came after Turkey's Erdogan demanded Armenia end its "occupation" of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Maritime Dispute

Russia Says Ready to Help Ease Tensions in East Mediterranean

Tensions are running high over Turkey's maritime drilling activities which Cyprus and its ally Greece say violate their sovereignty.

Russia to Help Syria Build Replica Hagia Sophia Following Turkish Mosque Conversion

The move aims to show the importance of "peaceful dialogue" between faiths.

controversial change

Moscow Says Turkey's Hagia Sophia Move an 'Internal Affair'

The Russian Orthodox Church meanwhile has expressed dismay at Turkey's decision.

Russian Orthodox Leader Warns Turkey Over Hagia Sophia Move

Turkey's top court is debating whether one of the architectural wonders of the world can be redesignated as a mosque.

spheres of influence

Moscow, Ankara 'Divide Up Influence' in Libya: Analysts

Moscow "does not wish" to engage in a long and costly conflict in Libya, analysts said.

Turkish, Russian Forces to Patrol Either Side of New Syrian Corridor

The security corridor in Syria's Idlib province was agreed upon in the Russian-Turkish ceasefire deal last week.

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