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Articles with tag "Turkey"

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.
S-400

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.
push for peace

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.
NEW CATHEDRAL

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.
Hagia Sophia

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.
TENSE TIMES

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.
SYRIA TALKS

Turkey, Russia Agree Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib

The agreement will also create a security corridor along the key M4 highway in northern Syria.
Podcast

Russia and Turkey Scramble to Avoid Conflict. And What do U.S. Democratic Primaries Mean for Moscow?

This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
CRUCIAL MEETING

Putin, Erdogan Seek to Ease Syria Tensions at High-Stakes Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he will be looking for Russia's Vladimir Putin to agree to a rapid ceasefire in Idlib.
through the bosphorus

Russia Sends 4th Warship to Syria Amid Turkey Tensions

Turkey and Russia have come closer than ever to direct military confrontation in Syria in recent days. 
SYRIA INVESTIGATION

Russia May Have Committed War Crimes in Syria – UN

A U.N. commission said Russia conducted air strikes on a popular market and a camp for displaced people that killed dozens of civilians.
at your own risk

Russia Says ‘Can’t Guarantee’ Turkish Planes’ Safety Over Syria

Turkey has carried out a sharp increase of its military operations against Russia-backed Syrian forces since last week.
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