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Articles with tag "Turkey"

ghost trade

Soaring Turkish Exports of Military-Linked Goods to Russia Raise Western Concerns – FT

Turkish exports are labeled as being destined for Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but authorities there do not report increased...
QUESTIONABLE DEALINGS

Turkey Imports, Resells Coal from Russia-Annexed Ukrainian Regions – Reuters

Though Turkey refuses to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk as Russian, it has not imposed trade restrictions like fellow NATO members.
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'kind of pause'

Turkey Casts Doubt on Need for New Russian Gas Hub

Putin first raised the idea of creating "a gas hub in Turkey for supplies to other countries" during talks with Erdogan in Kazakhstan last October.
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no deal

Putin Says Free Grain Exports to Africa to Begin in 'Weeks'

He said Russia was ready to return to the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal "as soon" as restrictions on its own exports were lifted.
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In depth

Putin and Erdogan to Meet in Attempt to Avoid Food Crisis, Black Sea Confrontation

A source close to the Russian Foreign Ministry told The Moscow Times that he hoped the leaders could reach an agreement, but admitted it would not be easy...
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black sea talks

Erdogan to Meet With Putin Monday Amid Grain Deal Revival Hopes

"Negotiations will indeed take place in Sochi on Monday," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.
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seeking to mediate

Erdogan to Visit Russia for Talks with Putin – Ankara

The Turkish president seeks to revive a deal to ship Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea and to use it as a springboard for broader peace talks.
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grounded

Hundreds of Russian Tourists Stranded in Turkey After Planes Break Down

Russian authorities said 410 people have been stuck in Turkey for at least 48 hours after multiple flights were canceled.
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no extension

Ukraine Grain Deal ‘De Facto’ Over – Kremlin

Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists that Russia's part of the agreements had "not been implemented so far, so it’s terminated."
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'violated' agreements

Russia Slams Repatriation of Ukrainian Troops From Turkey

"The return of Azov commanders...is nothing but a direct violation of the terms of existing agreements," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
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'important' meeting

Kremlin Says Will 'Closely Follow' Zelensky-Erdogan Talks

The Ukrainian and Turkish leaders will meet in Istanbul for talks on the eve of the 500th day since Moscow launched its offensive.
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turkey vote

Putin Calls Erdogan Re-election 'Clear Evidence' of Support

"Your victory in these elections is the logical result of your dedicated work," Putin said, according to the Kremlin website.
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Safe passage

Russia Agrees to 2-Month Ukraine Grain Deal Extension

The agreement comes just one day before a 60-day extension reached back in March was set to expire. 
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double-triple agents

Russia's FSB Sent Ex-Islamic State Fighters to Infiltrate Ukraine, Turkey, U.S. – Meduza

Recruited fighters described assignments to gather information on the Ukrainian military and volunteer battalions.
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election intrigue

Kremlin 'Strongly' Denies Accusations of Meddling in Turkish Vote

Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu claimed that Russia was behind an online smear campaign against him ahead of the crucial election.
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mediating role

Russia Says Roadmap in the Works to Mend Syria-Turkey Ties

Russian mediation would give the Kremlin diplomatic clout amid its international isolation over the offensive in Ukraine.
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'flagship' project

Putin, Erdogan Unveil Russia-Built Nuclear Plant in Turkey

The Russian president hailed the Akkuyu nuclear power plant as a "flagship project" between the two countries.
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mediating role

Russia Hosts Talks with Iran, Syria, Turkey

The talks aimed to normalize ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011. 
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turkish visit

Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be About 'New World Order' – Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat was in Turkey — which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv — to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart.
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policy shift

Sanctions Loophole Closed as Turkey Blocks Parallel Imports to Russia

Customs officials in Turkey appear to have stopped permitting the transit of sanctioned goods bound for Russia through Turkish territory.
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