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Delegations of Turkey, Russia Meet After Idlib Attack

Delegations of Turkey, Russia Meet After Idlib Attack

Ankara has said that it won't be deterred by the recent attacks in Idlib, where it lost 12 soldiers in eight days.

11 February 2020

İYİ Party Chair Akşener: We Give Military Aid, Become a Military Target

İYİ Party Chair Akşener: We Give Military Aid, Become a Military Target

İYİ Party Chair Akşener has said, “It was said that Turkey would give Ukraine 200 million lira in aid. The same night, Syrian army controlled by Russia targeted Turkish soldiers. The game of chess here is clear: We give military aid, become a military target.”

4 February 2020

Russia Calls on SDF to Join Syrian Army

Russia Calls on SDF to Join Syrian Army

Moscow intends to facilitate dialogue between Damascus and the Kurds, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister has said.

26 November 2019

Ministry of Defense of Russia: Withdrawal of YPG Completed

Ministry of Defense of Russia: Withdrawal of YPG Completed

The 150-hour time given to the YPG to withdraw from Turkey-Syria border as agreed by Turkey and Russia ended at 6 p.m. yesterday. Around half an hour before the deadline, Russia has announced that “the pullout has been completed ahead of schedule”.

30 October 2019

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

US President Trump has held a statement regarding Turkey’s operation into northern Syria. Referring to Turkey’s agreement with the US and Russia, Trump has announced that “he instructed the Secretary of Treasury to lift the US sanctions on Turkey.”

24 October 2019

Kremlin: If Kurds Don't Withdraw, Turkey will Target Them

Kremlin: If Kurds Don't Withdraw, Turkey will Target Them

If the YPG does not withdraw from border areas in accordance with the Moscow-Ankara deal, forces of Russia and Syria will pull back and pave the way for Turkey to "crush" them, according to Peskov.

23 October 2019

Ministry of National Defense: There is no Further Need to Conduct a New Operation

Ministry of National Defense: There is no Further Need to Conduct a New Operation

Ministry of National Defense has released a statement regarding the recent Turkey-Russia agreement on northern Syria. “At this stage, there is no further need to conduct a new operation outside the present operation area”, the statement has indicated.

23 October 2019

Erdoğan, Putin Agree to Remove YPG from Turkey-Syria Border Within 150 Hours

Erdoğan, Putin Agree to Remove YPG from Turkey-Syria Border Within 150 Hours

Turkey and Russia have signed a 10-article agreement on Syria after a six-hour meeting between Erdoğan and Putin.

22 October 2019

As Syria Ceasefire Nears the End, Erdoğan Heads to Russia: What is on the Agenda?

As Syria Ceasefire Nears the End, Erdoğan Heads to Russia: What is on the Agenda?

President Erdoğan has taken off for Russia to meet with Putin as the 120-hour pause of the Syrian operation is about to expire.

22 October 2019

Turkey Has 'No Designs on Syrian Land', US May Keep Some Troops Near Oilfields

OPERATION PEACE SPRING

Turkey Has 'No Designs on Syrian Land', US May Keep Some Troops Near Oilfields

Here are today's updates on Turkey's military operation in Syria.

21 October 2019

Çavuşoğlu: We will Discuss Manbij with Russia

Çavuşoğlu: We will Discuss Manbij with Russia

Making a statement about the ceasefire agreed by the US and Turkey, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu said, “Today, we have once again affirmed our commitment to the protection of Syria’s territorial integrity and to the political process”.

18 October 2019

Kremlin: Language 'Highly Unusual' in Trump's Letter to Erdoğan

Kremlin: Language 'Highly Unusual' in Trump's Letter to Erdoğan

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has said, "You don't often encounter such language in correspondence between heads of state," on US President's recently revealed letter.

17 October 2019

European Countries Should Take Responsibility for Militants Fleeing Syria, Says Lavrov

European Countries Should Take Responsibility for Militants Fleeing Syria, Says Lavrov

Lavrov's remarks came amid reports that ISIS militants have broken out prisons during Turkey's operation into northern Syria.

16 October 2019

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

In response to a question regarding the withdrawal of US soldiers from northern Syria ahead of a possible cross-border military operation by Turkey, Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has said, “No, no one informed us.”

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAFE ZONE DISCUSSIONS

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov has stated that the US is not ready to take the demands of Turkey regarding Syria into consideration.

Turkey Now the Only G20 Country Not Ratifying Paris Agreement

Turkey Now the Only G20 Country Not Ratifying Paris Agreement

As Russia has signed the act ratifying Russia’s participation in Paris Agreement, Turkey is now the only G20 country which has not yet ratified the climate agreement.

25 September 2019

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Answering the questions of journalists on his way back from Russia, Erdoğan has addressed a series of issues including the feminicide of Emine Bulut, the appointment of trustees to three metropolitan municipalities and Syria’s Idlib.

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Maria Zakharova, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s statements on a possible “military operation in the east of Euphrates” in Syria and warned Turkey.

Putin Allows Visa-Free Travel for Turkey as First Batch of S-400 Delivery Completed

Putin Allows Visa-Free Travel for Turkey as First Batch of S-400 Delivery Completed

Russia introduced a visa regime for citizens of Turkey after the downing of its fighter plane in November 2015.

Russia on EU Sanctions to Turkey: 'We are Against Diplomacy Through These Methods'

Russia on EU Sanctions to Turkey: 'We are Against Diplomacy Through These Methods'

Andrey Kelin and Maria Zakharova from Russia's Foreign Ministry have criticized the EU sanctions to Turkey for its hydrocarbon exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Pentagon and White House Have Announced: Turkey Suspended from F-35 Program

Pentagon and White House Have Announced: Turkey Suspended from F-35 Program

After the S-400 air defense missile system has been delivered o Turkey, two official statements have been made by the US Department of Defense and the White House: Turkey has been suspended from the F-35 program.

S-400 Delivery Starts

S-400 Delivery Starts

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that the first parts of S-400 Long-Range Air Defense and Missile Defense System have been delivered to Turkey.

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

IN THE WAKE OF G20 SUMMIT IN JAPAN

President Erdoğan: We Heard No Such Thing as Sanctions from Trump

Making a statement in the wake of G20 Summit in Japan, President Erdoğan has stated that U.S. President Trump supports Turkey both for S-400s and F-35s and added, “We have heard no such thing as sanctions up until now.”

S-400 Statement from Russia: Delivery Will Start Soon

S-400 Statement from Russia: Delivery Will Start Soon

Russia’s Minister of Trade Denis Manturov has commented on Turkey’s purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia by saying, “Turkey has held firm.” Manturov has also announced that the delivery of S-400 will start soon.

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Speaking about possible US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, “No matter what sanctions are imposed, we have purchased the S-400s.”

UN Secretary General: Spare No Effort for Idlib

UN Secretary General: Spare No Effort for Idlib

US Representative has recalled “Turkey’s call for truce” in Tehran Summit and Idlib meeting. UN Secretary General has stated that civilians have been killed in Idlib and called on Turkey, Russia and Iran to “spare no effort to find solutions that protect civilians”.

12 September 2018

New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria

New Initiative by UN for Peace Process in Syria

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has started a new initiative of mediation to establish peace in Syria. Mistura will hold two-day negotiations with representatives from Russia, Iran and Turkey.

10 September 2018

Importance of Idlib

Importance of Idlib

Idlib has become a place of critical importance in terms of “proxy wars” and Syrian Leader Assad declaring his legitimacy again.

6 September 2018

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Planning to launch an operation into Idlib, the Syrian government has claimed that the US and its allies provide arms to ISIS and Al Nusra front via Ukraine and the Balkan states.

4 September 2018

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Airstrike by Russia on Idlib: They Threaten Our Bases

Russia launched its first airstrike on Idlib after 22 days today. Jets hit 20 points. Kremlin claimed that “the militants in the points hit by airstrike threaten Russian bases”.

4 September 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

Erdoğan: We’ll Not Get Permission for S-400 Deal with Russia

Erdoğan: We’ll Not Get Permission for S-400 Deal with Russia

Speaking in Kyrgyzstan, President Erdoğan concerning S-400 deal has said, “You don’t have right to block us” and stated that hegemony of US dollar must be ended.

3 September 2018

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