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Erdogan, Zelenskiy discuss stage reached in negotiations - Turkish presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and they discussed the situation on the ground in Ukraine and the stage reached in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, Erdogan's office said.

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Erdogan says Turkey's position on procurement of Russian S-400s unchanged -media

Turkey's position on its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defence systems is unchanged and the matter is a "done deal", President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Friday, adding talks with Washington on new F-16 jets and kits were going well.

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Erdogan says Zelenskiy's referendum call is "smart leadership" -media

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his Ukrainian counterpart comments on the need for a referendum for compromises with Russia was "smart leadership", broadcaster NTV and others cited him as saying on Friday.

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Latest Ukraine updates: Russia says first phase of war near end

Ukraine war news from March 25: Russian general says Moscow will push to fully capture eastern region of Donbas.

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Erdogan says Ukraine, Russia remain at odds over territory

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Kyiv and Moscow were in agreement on technical issues at peace talks, but that the sides remained at odds over territorial matters such as Crimea.

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Turkey urges more Ukraine ceasefire efforts, to continue mediation

Turkey called for ramped up efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine and vowed to continue its "mediation and facilitation" work between Moscow and Kyiv, ahead of a NATO summit where leaders will discuss Russia's invasion.

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Turkey Urges Libya to Avoid Steps That Could Renew Clashes

Turkey’s National Security Council (MGK) said on Wednesday that a “calm in Libya that was achieved through big sacrifices” was an opportunity for peace. The statement came after an almost 4-hour meeting chaired by President Tayyip Erdogan. The MGK called on parties involved in Libya to “refrain from steps that…

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Ukraine latest updates: NATO will ‘respond’ to chemical weapons

Ukraine-Russia news from March 24: US President Joe Biden warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine.

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Erdogan Opens Huge Suspension Bridge Linking Europe and Asia

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritized during his two decades in power. Connecting Turkey's European and Asian shores, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge was built by Turkish and South…

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Turkey builds massive bridge linking Europe and Asia

Turkey's president and South Korea’s prime minister have inaugurated a massive suspension bridge over the Dardanelles Strait that connects the European and Asian shores of the key waterway

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Erdogan opens huge suspension bridge linking Europe and Asia

President Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritised during his two decades in power.

Reuters

Leaked Vladimir Putin phone call reveals Russia's demands for peace with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin rang the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and explained what his conditions were for a peace deal with Ukraine

Daily Mirror

In call with Putin, Erdogan offers to host him and Zelenskiy for talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan offered in a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday to host him and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy for talks, according to his office.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan, Poland's Duda call for diplomatic efforts on Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he agreed with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda on the need for an acceleration of diplomatic efforts to end Russia's aggression on Ukraine.

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Turkey's Erdogan performs balancing act as Russia-Ukraine mediator

Turkey is one of the many countries calling for calm in Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government will relentlessly try to find a long-lasting ceasefire and Turkey has already hosted the first high-level peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers. But Ankara is walking something of…

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Erdogan Says Unclear Whether Turkey Will Buy More Russian Arms

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday it was too early to comment on Turkey's possible purchase of more Russian weapons given Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking in Ankara alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Erdogan said Turkey had provided support for Ukraine in a manner NATO allies had not been…

The Independent UK

Greek prime minister COVID-positive day after Istanbul visit

Greece’s prime minister says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating at home, a day after meeting in Istanbul with Turkey’s President Recep Tayip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, considered the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians

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Germany's Scholz to Meet Turkey's Erdogan in Ankara

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Turkey Monday in his first official trip to the country since he took office in December. He will hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, followed by a news conference, AFP said. A Turkish presidency statement said the two leaders are…

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Turkey's ruling parties draft law suggesting vote more likely next year

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party and its nationalist MHP allies said on Monday they were presenting a draft election law to parliament that analysts say decreases the likelihood of elections this year.

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Turkey's Erdogan, Germany's Scholz to hold talks in Ankara on Ukraine

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at talks in Ankara on Monday, his office said, as both countries press on with efforts to secure a ceasefire 19 days into Russia's invasion.

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Turkey, Greece agree to improve ties amid Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed in talks on Sunday to improve ties, despite the long-running disagreements between the two NATO members, Ankara said.

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Greek PM in Istanbul to Hold Talks with Erdogan

Greece’s prime minister kicked off his visit to Istanbul Sunday by attending a service for Orthodox Christians at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Turkey to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a rare meeting between the neighbors who have been at…

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Turkish Journalist Convicted but Freed over Erdogan Insult

A well-known Turkish journalist was released from prison Friday despite being convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, her lawyer said. Sedef Kabas was sentenced to two years and four months at the first hearing in Istanbul but was released after spending nearly seven weeks in prison. She is expected…

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Turkey, Israel to Form Crisis Cell

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday concluded his visit to Turkey, where he received a warm welcome from his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who described the visit as a “historic step” and a turning point in relations between his country and Israel. While Erdogan welcomed the visit, opposition parties…

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What do we know about Ukraine’s use of Turkish Bayraktar drones?

Ankara, which has good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv, has sold dozens of its combat drones to Ukraine since 2019.

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