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Articles with tag "Turkey"

'not a realistic option'

Erdogan Warns Russia Against Invading Ukraine

Turkey's supply of combat drones to Ukraine has drawn the wrath of Russia.
opinion Neil Hauer

Will Turkey and Armenia Reach a Compromise?

The impossibility of discerning true intentions, and the genuine willingness to reach compromise, leaves outsiders guessing.
arms from abroad

Ukraine Destroys Pro-Russian Artillery in Its First Use of Turkish Drones

The Kremlin said that Turkey’s supply of drones to Ukraine risks "destabilizing" the long-running eastern Ukraine conflict.
military opportunities

Erdogan, Putin Discussed Warplanes, Submarines Cooperation: Report

Erdogan and Putin held their first face-to-face talks in 18 months in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
vaccine plug

Get Sputnik Jab, Putin Tells Erdogan

The Russian president boasted of high antibody levels as he hosted the Turkish leader for talks.
bitter friends

Russia Raids Kill 11 Pro-Turkish Fighters in Syria – Monitor

The monitor said such Russian raids are rare in this region of Syria, which has been controlled by Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies for three years.
meet me halfway

Turkey to Send Home Russian S-400 Missile System Experts in Signal to U.S. – Reports

The U.S. had sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of the Russian-made air defense system for a reported $2.5 billion.
end to violence

Putin Calls for De-Escalation in Israel-Palestinian Clashes

Putin "called on the parties to de-escalate tensions and peacefully resolve the emerging issues" in a call with Turkey's Erdogan.
Refund Queue

Russians Form Long Queues at Turkish Airlines’ Moscow Office as Flight Restrictions Begin

Over 500,000 Russians have had to cancel their holidays to Turkey after Moscow banned most air travel there.
called off

U.S. Cancels Black Sea Deployment of 2 Warships – Turkey

Last week's news of a U.S. deployment of warships came amid rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev due to a buildup of Russian troops.
opinion Dimitar Bechev

Turkey’s Tightrope Between Russia and the United States

Turkey has been sitting on two chairs, doing geopolitical business with Russia and calling on the United States on a case-by-case basis.
vacation's off

Half a Million Russians Shut Out of Turkey After Virus Restricts Travel Again

Russia will drastically cut flights to and from Turkey, a top destination for Russians, from April 15-June 1 due to rising Covid-19 cases.
'OUR COMMON REGION'

Ukraine-Russia Crisis Must be Resolved Peacefully – Erdogan

Erdogan said Turkey aims "to ensure the Black Sea remains a sea of peace and cooperation."
show of support

U.S. to Send 2 Warships to Black Sea Amid Russia-Ukraine Tension, Turkey Says

The U.S. Navy warships are expected to pass through the Bosphorus Strait next week and return May 4-5, Turkey's foreign ministry said.
energy expansion

Putin, Erdogan Launch New Phase of Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

Putin said he expected the project to "improve the Russian-Turkish partnership in all its facets."
life imprisonment

5 Sentenced to Life in Turkey for Russian Envoy's Murder

Andrei Karlov, Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, was assassinated in 2016 while attending an art exhibition in Ankara.
illegal crossing

Turkey Detains Russian IS Suspect at Syria Border

Five Russian nationals were arrested during an attempted escape to neighboring Syria.
unprecedented cooperation

Russia, Turkey Open Joint Military Center in Azerbaijan

The center is a result of the ceasefire deal that ended the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Covid Geopolitics

Russia Denies Turkish Report of Sputnik Vaccine Refusal

A Turkish newspaper report saying Turkey had rejected Russia's vaccine was later called "fake news."
set free

Turkey Court Orders Release of Russian Reporters – Official

The two journalists had been accused of filming near a facility manufacturing drones without authorization.
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