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Articles with tag "Turkey"

Taking sides

Turkey’s Erdogan Vows Not to Recognize Crimea as Russian

Erdogan called Russia's annexation of the peninsula "illegal" during talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
Incoming Missiles

Turkey's First S-400 Shipment Arrives as a Second Is Planned for Ankara

The U.S. removed NATO ally Turkey from the F-35 jet programme over security concerns.
opinion
Pavel Felgenhauer

Russia Is Loving the S-400 Missile Show

The Kremlin has been keen to flaunt its perceived victory over the U.S. and NATO.
Military Games

Trump Says Turkey Won’t Receive F-35s Over Russian Missile System

It was Trump's clearest statement on the issue since President Erdogan’s government began receiving components for the Russian-made S-400.
Missile Defense

Turkey Will Produce S-400 Systems With Russia, Erdogan Says

"The S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country,” Erdogan said.
military power

Russia Delivers More Air Defense Equipment to Turkey

Washington has tried for months to prevent the deal, arguing that the Russian S-400 missile system is incompatible with NATO systems.
Divisive deal

First S-400 Missile System Parts Land in Turkey, Russia Confirms

Turkey's acquisition of the Russian system is a source of tension between Turkey and NATO ally United States.
Pipeline Politics

Turkish Stream Pipeline is Almost Finished, Gazprom Says

TurkStream should be online by the end of the year.
Overseas investment

Russians Buying Up Georgian, Turkish Property Despite Brewing Tensions

Tight Western sanctions are one of the factors raising Russians’ interest in foreign property.
Conflicting stories

Russia Says Syrian Rebels, Not Syrian Army Attacked Turkey's Observation Post

Ankara said the attack was mounted by the Syrian army.
peace rebuttal

Turkey Urges Russia to Restore Calm in Syria After Attack on Its Troops

Moscow and Ankara had earlier agreed on a full ceasefire in the northwest, centered on Idlib.
Idlib agreement

Russia and Turkey Broker Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib, Russian Media Reports

The Russian military said the ceasefire had led to a significant reduction in violence.
Сontroversial decision

Russia Will Deliver Missiles to Turkey Next Month; U.S. Threatens Sanctions

The U.S. has threatened to hit Ankara with sanctions if the deal goes ahead.
news

Turkey Weighs New U.S. Call to Delay Buying Russian Missiles

The Trump administration last week asked Ankara to postpone receiving the advanced S-400 missile-defense system.
opinion
Vladimir Frolov

Our Man in NATO: Why Putin Lucked Out With Recep Erdogan

Russia is on the verge of a resounding victory over NATO and the United States.
In jeopardy

U.S. Halts F-35 Deal With Turkey, Protesting Its Plans to Buy From Russia

Turkey has refused to back down from its planned purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defense system, despite U.S. objections.
Defense dispute

Turkey and U.S. Head for Showdown Over Russian Missile Contracts

Turkey is running out of time to avert a showdown with the United States over its plans to buy advanced Russian air defenses.
Summit Strains

Russia to Turkey: You Can't Have Syrian Safe Zone Without Assad's Consent

A planned withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria has engendered new tensions.
opinion
Yury Barmin

As Putin Encourages Erdogan-Assad Talks, the Kurds Face Uncertainty

On Jan. 23 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan met in Moscow to discuss resolutions to the Syrian Civil War.
Turkey

Erdogan Solicits Support in Moscow as Putin Becomes Syria Kingmaker

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan gets another chance to lobby Vladimir Putin to protect Turkish interests.
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