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Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

"We knew this would happen. Maybe we weren't expecting such a big, evil and violent attack, but we knew Putin would not stop," says Iryna Demiroğlu, the head of the Bodrum Ukrainians Association.

28 February 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

UKRAINE INVASION

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

What steps should be taken against Russia's incursion into Ukraine will be discussed in today's virtual NATO summit, the president has said.

25 February 2022

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

"War is not just about maps and explosion footage. War is death, migration, starvation, torture and oppression," the İHD and the TİHV have said in a joint statement.

25 February 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine protested in İstanbul

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine protested in İstanbul

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is protested in front of Russia’s embassies and consulates all across the world, including İstanbul.

25 February 2022

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Agreements have been made with bus companies in Ukraine in case of evacuation by land and Poland, Moldova and Romania will not require visas from citizens of Turkey, the foreign minister has said.

25 February 2022

Association raises concerns over LGBTI+s' life safety in Ukraine: 'No to war'

STATEMENT BY KAOS GL

Association raises concerns over LGBTI+s' life safety in Ukraine: 'No to war'

“We closely witnessed the oppression against LGBTI+s in the regions in the grip of Russia, who is the builder and the operator of hostile policies towards LGBTI+s,” says the Kaos GL association amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

25 February 2022

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

HDP ON UKRAINE INVASION

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

The HDP Central Executive Board and İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener have released statements about the recent developments in Ukraine.

25 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

From agriculture to energy, from tourism to construction… Ukraine and Russia were two countries with the largest trade volume with Turkey.

25 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

President Erdoğan has once again called on Russia to end its incursion into Ukraine after a security summit.

24 February 2022

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

Peoples’ Democratic Party Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The developments unfolding in Ukraine is the hegemonic war between NATO and Russia” and called for negotiations and dialogue.

24 February 2022

Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

UKRAINE INVASION

Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

Earlier, Kyiv asked Ankara to close the straits to Russia's naval ships, which would violate the convention.

24 February 2022

Ukraine calls on Turkey to close the straits to Russia's ships

Ukraine calls on Turkey to close the straits to Russia's ships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has also released a statement and recommended that the citizens currently in Ukraine should stay home or in a safe place. It has been stated that the ones who want to leave the country will be offered support.

24 February 2022

Erdoğan on Russia-Ukraine crisis: Everybody is talking but nobody is doing anything

Erdoğan on Russia-Ukraine crisis: Everybody is talking but nobody is doing anything

Turkey can't give up on its relations with Russia or Ukraine, the president has said, calling on the two countries to return to the negotiating table.

23 February 2022

What do Turkey’s ruling party, opposition say about Russia-Ukraine crisis?

What do Turkey’s ruling party, opposition say about Russia-Ukraine crisis?

While President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has defined it as “unacceptable” that Russia has recognized Ukraine’s breakaway regions, the main opposition CHP and HDP have requested a stance against any type of development that would lead to war.

23 February 2022

What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkey's economy?

'TURKEY WILL LOSE, TOO'

What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkey's economy?

Ukraine and Russia are two important partners of Turkey in tourism, import of agricultural products, natural gas, construction, infrastructure and weapon systems. Turkey’s foreign trade volume with these two countries is around 42.1 billion USD.

23 February 2022

CHP calls for elections as ‘the government is unable to solve Turkey’s problems’

CHP calls for elections as ‘the government is unable to solve Turkey’s problems’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: “It is generally said, ‘But, sir, they will never go away.’ What do you mean by ‘they will never go away’? We will send them away with the will of the nation.”

23 February 2022

Erdoğan calls on Russia, Ukraine to ‘abide by common sense, international law’

Erdoğan calls on Russia, Ukraine to ‘abide by common sense, international law’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has defined Russia’s recognition of Ukraine’s breakaway regions as “unacceptable”, urging the parties of the tension to “follow common sense and international law”.

22 February 2022

Turkey says Russia's decision to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions 'unacceptable'

Turkey says Russia's decision to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions 'unacceptable'

Ankara supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

22 February 2022

Turkey issues travel warning about Ukraine amid escalating tension

Turkey issues travel warning about Ukraine amid escalating tension

The advisory has called on the citizens of Turkey to refrain from traveling to Ukraine's eastern regions if not necessary, adding that they should take necessary precautions for their own personal safety and contact the Kyiv Embassy before their travel.

14 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Turkey to continue to abide by Montreux Convention, says defense minister

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Turkey to continue to abide by Montreux Convention, says defense minister

Akar has warned against "uncontrolled escalation" between Moscow and Kyiv.

1 February 2022

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL

Turkey urges de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

Chaired by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, Turkey’s National Security Council convened on January 27 and stated that “escalation is not in the interest of anyone”, calling for a de-escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

28 January 2022

President Erdoğan says his words ‘didn’t address Sezen Aksu’

President Erdoğan says his words ‘didn’t address Sezen Aksu’

Updating what he had said about musician Sezen Aksu, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “The interlocutor of my address was not Sezen Aksu. I uttered the expression of ‘ripping out tongues’ as a stance on [the ones] against the sacreds.”

27 January 2022

Erdoğan: Turkey not concerned over Omicron

Erdoğan: Turkey not concerned over Omicron

The president has talked to reporters about the Russia-Ukraine tensions and the spread of the Omicron variant in Turkey.

21 January 2022

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

A YPG spokesperson has said that Russia pursues its own interest in Syria while the Damascus government acts "irresponsibly."

19 October 2021

Students defy Erdoğan to continue housing protests

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #10

Students defy Erdoğan to continue housing protests

University students continue night protests • Construction magnate close to government in Pandora Papers • An unfruitful meeting between Erdoğan and Putin • Marmara's "sea snot" problem is not over

4 October 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi: Emphasis on cooperation

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi: Emphasis on cooperation

Russia’s President Putin and Turkey’s President Erdoğan had their first face-to-face meeting after one and a half years. The meeting started in the afternoon and lasted for nearly 3 hours. Putin emphasized “cooperation” in his speech.

30 September 2021

Erdoğan-Putin meeting expected to focus on Syria's Idlib

Erdoğan-Putin meeting expected to focus on Syria's Idlib

The president is visiting his counterpart from Russia in Sochi.

29 September 2021

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

The S-400 agreement with Russia is a done deal and the US should accept that, Çavuşoğlu has said.

8 September 2021

Putin and Erdoğan discuss pandemic over the phone

Putin and Erdoğan discuss pandemic over the phone

In a phone call on May 5, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and Russia’s President Putin discussed the struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic and the Sputnik V vaccine as well as the situation in Syria, Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Turkey grants emergency approval for Sputnik V vaccine

COVID-19

Turkey grants emergency approval for Sputnik V vaccine

"Emergency use of Sputnik V vaccine was approved following the assessments and evaluations by our Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency," Turkey’s Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced.

Russia restricts flights with Turkey

Russia restricts flights with Turkey

Russia has restricted flights with Turkey from April 15 to June 1, 2021.

Putin tells Erdoğan Montreux Convention should be preserved

Putin tells Erdoğan Montreux Convention should be preserved

President Erdoğan recently the Montreux treaty on the Straits wouldn't be binding for Canal İstanbul.

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