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David R. Mellor

America has left the stage, what about Turkey?

America has left the stage, what about Turkey?

America is turning back to the days of the wild west. Little or no state support or institutions, it’s every man or woman for themselves.

5 March 2025 David R. Mellor

Authorities investigate suspected Ukrainian kamikaze jet ski found on Turkey’s Black Sea coast

Authorities investigate suspected Ukrainian kamikaze jet ski found on Turkey’s Black Sea coast

The vehicle, measuring 3 meters in length and 1 meter in width, washed ashore on İstanbul's northern coast and is believed to have come from the northern part of the Black Sea.

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

The top diplomats evaluated the efforts to revive the deal, as well as discussing an alternative plan proposed by Putin.

1 September 2023

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

Russia's Ministry of Defense had announced that vessels heading to Ukrainian ports from the Black Sea would now be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.

Erdoğan remains optimistic for renewal of grain deal despite Russia's objection

Erdoğan remains optimistic for renewal of grain deal despite Russia's objection

While Moscow has informed the parties of the deal about its objections, President Erdoğan expressed hope that he and Putin may solve the issue.

Ballots from a war zone: The journey of votes from Ukraine to Turkey

Ballots from a war zone: The journey of votes from Ukraine to Turkey

For three days, I worked as a ballot box keeper from 9 am to 9 pm and along with a team, we delivered the votes in İstanbul.

10 May 2023 İsmail Daye

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

The deal enabled the export of over 28 million tons of grain and foodstuffs from Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

How close are we to peace in the Russia-Ukraine war?

PROF. DEITELHOFF COMMENTS

How close are we to peace in the Russia-Ukraine war?

“From several studies we know that peace accords are more stable when women take part in negotiations and implementation,” says Prof. Deitelhoff, the Director of Peace Research Institute Frankfurt in the 11th month of Russia-Ukraine war.

24 January 2023 Selay Dalaklı

UN chief says Ukraine grain deal extended, expresses appreciation to Türkiye

UN chief says Ukraine grain deal extended, expresses appreciation to Türkiye

The UN aiso also committed to removing obstacles to the export of food and fertilizers from Russia, Guterres has said.

17 November 2022

Erdoğan, Guterres discuss grain deal after Russia's return

Erdoğan, Guterres discuss grain deal after Russia's return

Moscow agreed to return to the deal after its demands were met, Türkiye's presidential spokesperson has said, underscoring Ankara's diplomatic efforts.

4 November 2022

Efforts continue to revive Ukraine grain deal

Efforts continue to revive Ukraine grain deal

Russia pulled out of the agreement on Saturday, citing attacks on its Black Sea Fleet. Erdoğan is poised to discuss the issue with his counterparts in Moscow and Kyiv. The US has announced support for Türkiye's efforts.

1 November 2022

Grain deal: Joint center to continue inspections as Russia suspends agreement

Grain deal: Joint center to continue inspections as Russia suspends agreement

Currently, there are 97 loaded vessels and 15 inbound vessels registered for JCC inspection around İstanbul and an additional 89 that have applied to join the initiative, according to the center.

31 October 2022

Erdoğan, Putin agree to build 'natural gas hub' for Europe in northwest Türkiye

Erdoğan, Putin agree to build 'natural gas hub' for Europe in northwest Türkiye

The two leaders are also willing to expand Ukraine grain corridor deal to include Russia's foodstuffs and fertilizers.

14 October 2022

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

İbrahim Kalın also talked about the recent tensions with Greece and rapproachment with Syria.

13 October 2022

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David R. Mellor

Lament

Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Despite health issues, Bahçeli seems at steering wheel of Turkey’s new Kurdish initiative

Sanja Kljajić

Media and democracy in the Western Balkans and Turkey: alarming trends unveiled

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism

Osman İşçi

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

The meeting will take place at the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia's top diplomat has said.

11 October 2022

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

The president suggested that a deal on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could be reached through Türkiye's mediation, and said referendums in regions controlled by Russia would hamper diplomatic efforts.

28 September 2022

Nine more grain ships leave Ukraine under İstanbul deal

Nine more grain ships leave Ukraine under İstanbul deal

Since the first vessel sailed under the deal on August 1, more than 200 ships have carried over 4 million tons of agricultural products through the grain corridor.

26 September 2022

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

"I would like to thank the Turkish government for helping facilitate the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia, building on their leadership on the grain deal," US's Jake Sullivan said after Erdoğan's announcement.

22 September 2022

Six more ships left Ukraine under grain deal, says ministry

Six more ships left Ukraine under grain deal, says ministry

Since the first vessel sailed under the İstanbul grain corridor deal on August 1, more than 65 ships have carried over 1 million tons of agricultural products from Ukraine.

2 September 2022

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan and Guterres expressed hope that the "grain corridor" deal may lead to peace negotiations, while expressing concerns over the clashes near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

columns

David R. Mellor

Lament

Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Despite health issues, Bahçeli seems at steering wheel of Turkey’s new Kurdish initiative

Sanja Kljajić

Media and democracy in the Western Balkans and Turkey: alarming trends unveiled

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism

Osman İşçi

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

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Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay

“In the end, this is our culture. We should uphold it. The youth perhaps might not be as thrilled, but I believe we will continue this tradition forever. I really hope so.”

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

The ships have carried a total of 563,317 metric tons of grain and other foodstuffs, the Joint Coordination Center has said.

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

The two ships are carrying over 63,000 tons of grain and other foodstuffs, according to the ministry.

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Several empty grain vessels are sitting in Türkiye's waters waiting to arrange contracts, after which they will set sail for Ukraine, said the coordinator of the İstanbul center for the grain deal.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

The first ship that left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion got clearance from the İstanbul coordination center yesterday.

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

The inspections lasted over an hour. After getting security clearance in İstanbul, the ship passed through the Turkish Straits en route to the port of Tripoli.

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

Following inspections by a delegation in İstanbul, where personnel from Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and the UN work, the ship will sail on for Lebanon's Tripoli.

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

The vessel is expected to anchor off in İstanbul tomorrow for inspections before heading to Lebanon, according to Minister Akar.

Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

The İstanbul club noted that it had a friendly game in April with Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk to raise awareness about peace.

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

"Now it's time to focus on a cease-fire. This is not just a process to be carried out at the level of foreign ministers," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Guterres has thanked Türkiye, Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of last week's grain deal to secure grain export from Ukraine.

Fenerbahçe fans cheer for Putin after Dynamo Kyiv goal

Fenerbahçe fans cheer for Putin after Dynamo Kyiv goal

The Kyiv team's manager refused to attend the press conference in protest of the fans' behavior. Fenerbahçe have yet to make a statement about the issue.

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