Articles with tag "Turkey"

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.
Turkey

Embassy Says no Russians On Board of Coal Ship in Distress Off Turkish Coast

The Panama-flagged vessel, which departed from Russia's Azov port, sent out a distress signal around 148 kilometers off the northeastern Black Sea province...
Syria

Russia, Turkey Have 'Decisive' Syria Peace Role, Putin Says

The statement came after the countries agreed to coordinate military steps following the U.S. decision to withdraw its forces.
Turkey

Kremlin Says Pressing on With Turkey Missile Sale Despite U.S. Deal

The Kremlin said it was pressing ahead with the sale of advanced Russian S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey.
Turkey

Russian Missile System Stymies U.S. Efforts to Mend Turkey Ties

Trump administration officials seeking to mend ties with Turkey are finding that a key point of disagreement is Turkey’s move to buy a Russian anti-aircraft...
Turkey

Russia's Gazprom Says Offshore Part of TurkStream Is Complete

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met in Istanbul to mark the completion of the offshore leg of the pipeline.
Syria

Turkey Is Responsible for Separating out Islamists in Syria, Russian Envoy Says

"Idlib province is...a sort of zone of responsibility of Turkey; it is their responsibility to separate the moderate opposition from the extremists," he...
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Russia and Other Anti-Dollar Mavericks Can't Win Just Yet (Op-ed)

For now, Turkey, Russia and Iran are powerless against the dollar’s dominance, even with China’s help.
Defense

Russia Moves Up S-400 Missile Delivery to Turkey After Erdogan-Putin Meeting

Turkey and Russia signed the S-400 accord in December, deepening military ties between NATO member Turkey and the Kremlin.
Turkey

Putin Oversees Construction Launch of Turkey's First Nuclear Power Plant

The plant will be built by Russian State Nuclear Energy Agency Rosatom.
Turkey

Turkey Orders Arrest of Cleric Gulen Over Killing of Russian Envoy

Andrei Karlov was shot dead by an off-duty policeman while speaking at an Ankara exhibit opening in December 2016
Syria

Russia Says No Reason for Assad to Give Up Syria Leadership

President Vladimir Putin Monday declared victory in his two-year military intervention in Syria, ordering troops to begin withdrawal
Syria

Putin Peace Plan Gets Boost as Syria Opposition Unites for Talks

The newly-united anti-Assad front will send a delegation to peace negotiations in Geneva next week
opinion
Vladimir Frolov

Putin Is Gunning for the Syrian Finish Line (Op-ed)

If Russia’s frantic peacemaking efforts fail, it will not be for lack of trying
Turkey

Turkey Might not Buy Russian S-400 Missle System After All, Says Retired General

The odds of Ankara acquiring the Russian S-400 missile system were "less than 10 percent,” Haldun Solmazturk said
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