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Erdogan tells Putin Turkey does not recognise steps against Ukraine's territorial integrity

President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Turkey did not recognise steps against Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Turkish presidency said, after Russia recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

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Turkey's Erdogan says cannot abandon ties with Russia or Ukraine - media

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could not abandon its ties with Russia or Ukraine, and he criticised Western diplomatic efforts with Moscow as achieving little, broadcaster NTV and others cited him as saying on Wednesday.

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Erdogan says Turkey can open borders with Armenia if Yerevan committed to normalisation

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could open its borders with Armenia and re-establish diplomatic ties after years if Yerevan was committed to an ongoing normalisation process between their countries, according to broadcaster NTV and others.

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Erdogan says Turkey-U.S. talks on F-16s going well -media

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey's talks with the United States on the modernisation of F-16 fighter jets was going well, Turkish broadcaster HaberTurk and other media reported on Wednesday.

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Israeli President Casts Turkey Visit as Part of Climate Campaign

Israel's president confirmed on Wednesday that he will visit Turkey, casting the trip to a former security partner as part of an attempt to create a regional alliance on climate change. Though his role is largely ceremonial, President Isaac Herzog has been reinforcing Israeli diplomacy aimed at improving ties with…

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Turkey asks UAE to repatriate mob leader Peker -Anadolu

Turkey has sent a request to the United Arab Emirates to detain and repatriate Sedat Peker, a convicted Turkish mob boss, after Interpol issued a red notice for him, the state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday.

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Turkish Lira Driven to Mid-January Low by Ukraine-Russia Crisis

The Turkish lira weakened as much as 1.5 percent against the dollar on Tuesday, nearing its weakest level this year, after Russia escalated tensions in eastern Ukraine, posing a risk to Turkey's macroeconomic stability. The losses came as Russia's parliament approved treaties with two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, opening…

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The Kadeem Harris story: What it's like in Ukraine right now and why I'll always call Cardiff City home

In an exclusive interview with WalesOnline, former Bluebirds winger Kadeem Harris speaks about life in Ukraine, his time with Cardiff and his hopes for the future

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Russia-Ukraine updates: Russia evacuates Kyiv embassy amid conflict fears

Russia evacuates its embassy in Kyiv, as fears mount that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be about to order an invasion of Ukraine.

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Turkey's Erdogan cuts short Africa trip for virtual NATO meeting

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan cancelled a planned trip to Guinea-Bissau and is returning home from Africa early to participate in an online meeting with NATO leaders, his office said on Tuesday.

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Erdogan tells Zelenskiy Turkey opposes targeting of Ukraine's territorial integrity

President Tayyip Erdogan told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday that Turkey opposed any decision targeting Ukraine's territorial integrity, after Russia said it was recognising two regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.

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Factbox-Pact gives Turkey oversight of warship transit to Russia, Ukraine

Under the international Montreux Convention, NATO member Turkey has control over passage of vessels between the Mediterranean and Black Sea, making it a potentially key player in any military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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NATO member Turkey, opposed to sanctions, in bind over Ukraine

When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his decision to recognise two breakaway regions in east Ukraine as independent, NATO member and Black Sea neighbour Turkey swiftly criticised the move, but stopped short of announcing any punitive measures.

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Turkey's Erdogan says Russia's recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions unacceptable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine was "unacceptable" and he called on all parties to respect international laws, broadcaster NTV and others reported on Tuesday.

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In Turkish-Funded Syria Camps, Tents Give Way to Homes

Syrian mother of four Maryam al-Hussein was relieved to have a roof over her head as she moved from a tent camp into a housing complex built with Turkish support. "When I first heard that we were moving into a house, I couldn't believe it," the 28-year-old widow told AFP…

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Turkey Court Extends Detention of Top Activist Osman Kavala

A Turkish court ordered leading activist Osman Kavala to remain in prison Monday, amid fresh calls for his release in the high-profile case that has drawn widespread rebuke. The 64-year-old philanthropist has been held without conviction since October 2017, accused of financing 2013 anti-government protests and playing a role in…

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Poverty, fear drive exodus from Syria's one-time IS capital

Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State group, is now free but many of its residents are fighting to leave

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UN alarmed at increasing reports of Greek migrant pushbacks

The U.N. refugee agency has voiced alarm at increasing reports of “horrific incidents” where migrants trying to slip into Greece and other European countries are allegedly being forced back

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Turkey's Erdogan continues his tour of West Africa, with security and investment on the agenda

Turkey's latest diplomatic drive in Africa continues to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, after several bilateral cooperation agreements were signed between Kinshasa and Ankara during a brief visit by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the DRC on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

UK lags behind USA, China, France in cleaning homes - but more Brits own vacuums

Turkey, Italy, China and even South Korea spend more time than the UK getting their homes ship-shape - but the UK came out on top for homes that own a vacuum

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Key Players in Turkey’s Political Opposition

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of Turkey's main opposition party, said he saw no purpose for Ankara's Russian missile defense purchases which triggered US sanctions and would overhaul the Central Bank if victorious in elections due by June 2023. His party is one of six in an alliance aiming to oust President…

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Turkey 'Silences Critics' with Presidential Insult Law

Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for "insulting the president", an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election. The 52-year-old has already spent longer in jail than any other journalist for this alleged offence, according…

Bangkok Post

Turkey 'silences critics' with presidential insult law

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Turkey’s Opposition Leader Looks to Emerge from Erdogan’s Shadow

A veteran Turkish political leader who has struggled for years to have President Tayyip Erdogan voted out of office says it is "very clear" that his dream is drawing nearer, even as doubts remain about whether he will be the main opposition candidate at presidential elections set for 2023. In…

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