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deadly air raids

Russia Warns Turkey Against 'Destabilizing' Syria

Russia on Tuesday called for Turkey to exercise "restraint" and warned against "destabilizing" Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening...

Turkey Becomes New Route for Russian Oil to EU – Think Tank

Moscow's revenues from fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest levels since the Ukraine invasion, but Turkey has become a new route for Russian...

global food supply

Putin Demands 'Real Guarantees' From Kyiv Before Restoration of Grain Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday that he wanted "real guarantees" from Kyiv before potentially rejoining...

Erdogan Announces Deal With Moscow to Create Gas Hub in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday that he had agreed with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to create a "gas hub" in Turkey...

All Turkish Banks Halt Russia’s Mir Payment System – Reports

Three Turkish state banks plan to exit Russia’s Mir payments system over U.S. warnings of sanctions, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed...

dodging the draft

Russians Evade Conscription in Istanbul as Mobilization Rumors Become Reality

ISTANBUL — Alexander, 23, remembers panic-buying a ticket from St. Petersburg to this Turkish metropolis shortly after Russia launched its invasion...

sanctions compliance

Major Turkish Banks Halt Use of Russia’s Mir Payment System

Russian travelers are now being advised to travel abroad with cash in hand.

Competitive cooperation

Putin Tells Erdogan Hopes for Deal to Boost Economic Cooperation

"I hope that today we will be able to sign a relevant memorandum on the development of our trade and economic ties," Putin said.

outside assistance

Russia Asks UN Chief to Intervene in Ukraine Grain Talks

A day earlier, Putin said on a visit to Iran that the West must remove restrictions on exports of Russian grain.

Putin Says Progress in Ukraine Grain Talks Thanks to Erdogan – Kremlin

"I want to thank you for your mediation efforts," Putin told Erdogan during a meeting in Tehran.

Putin in Iran for Syria Summit Overshadowed By Ukraine War

"The timing of this summit is not a coincidence."

Disputed Grain Ship Returns to Russia from Turkey

Kyiv claims that the 7,000-ton vessel had set off from Ukraine's Kremlin-occupied port of Berdiansk carrying confiscated wheat.

'vacuum of authority'

Disputed Russian Cargo Ship Still Stranded Off Turkish Coast

Ukraine says its grain is being stolen and used to fund Russia's war effort.

unanswered questions

Lavrov Faces Impromptu Exchange with Ukrainian Journalist in Turkey

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Ankara Wednesday to discuss Ukrainian grain exports.

Russian, Ukrainian Negotiators Begin Talks in Istanbul

"The whole world is waiting for good news from you," Turkey's Erdogan told the delegations.

Russian Oligarch Abramovich's Superyacht Docks in Turkey

Abramovich’s 140-meter (460-foot) Bermudan-flagged superyacht Solaris was filmed in the holiday resort of Bodrum in southwest Turkey.

invalid insurance

Two Kazakh, Turkish Airlines Suspend Russia Flights

The companies made the decision because of uncertainties over insurance of aircraft bound for Russia, they said in separate press releases.

Russia, Ukraine Fail to Make Progress at 'Difficult' Turkey Talks

Ukraine's foreign minister voiced frustration that "it seems that there are other decision-makers for this matter in Russia."

Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish Ministers to Meet Thursday

Turkey has sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine and offered on several occasions to host talks at leaders' level or technical discussions.

call for dialogue

Erdogan Tells Putin Won't Accept Moves on Ukraine's Sovereignty

NATO member Turkey, which has friendly ties to both Russia and Ukraine, has sought to position itself as a mediator in the crisis.

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