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First ship to set off from Ukraine after Turkey-brokered grain deal

First ship to set off from Ukraine after Turkey-brokered grain deal

With the mediation of Turkey and the UN, Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed an agreement in İstanbul on the resumption of Ukraine's grain shipments from Black Sea ports.

Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, UN to sign deal to overcome grain delivery problems

Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, UN to sign deal to overcome grain delivery problems

Officials have agreed to set up a coordination center in İstanbul to facilitate grain shipment from Ukraine. The deal is expected to be signed next week.

Turkey to host Russia, Ukraine, UN for talks on grain exports

Turkey to host Russia, Ukraine, UN for talks on grain exports

President Erdoğan urged Russia's Putin to take action regarding the UN's plan to establish safe corridors in the Black Sea for grain exports.

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Yesterday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced that Turkey's ambassador would be summoned over the country's failure to seize a Russia-flagged ship that was allegedly carrying grains "stolen from Ukraine."

Ukraine to summon Turkey's ambassador over ship carrying 'stolen grain'

Ukraine to summon Turkey's ambassador over ship carrying 'stolen grain'

A ship left Turkey's inland Sea of Marmara for the Black Sea today was "full of stolen Ukrainian grain," the country's deputy foreign minister has said.

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

If Russia and Ukraine agree in their next meeting in İstanbul, a UN plan to open a "grain corridor" can be implemented, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Russia, Turkey discuss grain export from Ukraine ports

Russia, Turkey discuss grain export from Ukraine ports

"The parties discussed the issues of safe exit of Turkish merchant ships and grain export from Ukrainian ports," Russia's Ministry of Defense has said.

(In)visible refugees in Europe

(In)visible refugees in Europe

European leaders' discrimination dehumanizes the displacement experiences of non-European refugees. The core principle of asylum must be based on universal human rights, not location proximity, religion, or ethnic identity of displaced people.

19 May 2022 Cevdet Acu

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

"Turkey's position in crucial geopolitical affairs cannot be an alibi to further deepen the authoritarian trend in the country," said the parliament's Turkey rapporteur.

Double Standards: Media coverage of Ukrainian refugee crisis

Double Standards: Media coverage of Ukrainian refugee crisis

Whenever I think about the response of Western media against non-European displaced people, I remember the Hungarian camerawoman, Petra Laszlo, who kicked a Syrian father who was holding his child at the Serbian border in 2015. This kick reflects the double standard of mass media coverage against non-European displaced people.

5 May 2022 Cevdet Acu

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul a month ago. Since then, President Erdoğan has been calling for a meeting between the presidents of the two countries.

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

Anna, a university student in Germany, is one of dozens of volunteers helping the people displaced from Ukraine. We have spoken with Anna about her experience as a volunteer, the situation in Berlin and the “double standard” criticism faced by Europe.

23 April 2022 Selay Dalaklı

IMF lowers Turkey’s growth forecast to 2.7 percent in 2022

ALONG WITH GLOBAL FORECAST

IMF lowers Turkey’s growth forecast to 2.7 percent in 2022

The International Monetary Fund has also lowered its 2022 global economic growth forecast, considering that the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

It wouldn't be realistic for Ankara to join sanctions against Russia while acting as a mediator, Çavuşoğlu has said.

182 citizens from Turkey: We want peace with no ifs or buts

RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE

182 citizens from Turkey: We want peace with no ifs or buts

Establishing a "No to Ukraine War Platform", citizens say, “We call on everyone, the great humanity to mobilize in the face of wars, occupations, the nuclear, fossil fuels and military conflicts sustained for geostrategic competition.”

Defense ministers of Turkey, Russia discuss civilian evacuations in Ukraine

Defense ministers of Turkey, Russia discuss civilian evacuations in Ukraine

Minister Akar underlined the importance of reaching a cease-fire, the ministry has said.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

UNHCR TURKEY

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Turkey "found and safely disposed of a sea mine off the Black Sea coast," the National Defense Ministry said in a statement on April 6, 2022.

Kremlin's Peskov praises 'excellent relationship' with Turkey, Erdoğan

Kremlin's Peskov praises 'excellent relationship' with Turkey, Erdoğan

"Turkey is a very significant regional power and country. Our relations with Turkey are excellent," Peskov has said.

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the TTB has addressed an open letter to the World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors: “War and armed clashes going on in Ukraine must immediately end”.

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

After the negotiations in İstanbul between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine, Ankara wants to host the presidents of the two countries.

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Turkey's Bayraktar drones have become popular in Ukraine due to their role in the war against Russia. However, alcoholic drinks are not so popular with Turkey's pro-government circles.

Turkey's Antalya becomes a new destination for digital nomads of Russia, Ukraine amid war

Turkey's Antalya becomes a new destination for digital nomads of Russia, Ukraine amid war

Tatiana, Kateryna and Lana from Ukraine and Mikhail from Russia are in Antalya. They talk about the war, their countries, families, worries and expectations.

30 March 2022 Sevilay Nur Saraçlar

Zelenskyy says ‘positive signals’ come from İstanbul talks

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Zelenskyy says ‘positive signals’ come from İstanbul talks

Referring to the talks between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia on March 29, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has noted that the positive signals from the talks “do not drown out the ruptures of Russian shells”.

Russia-Ukraine war | No ceasefire agreement in first round of talks in İstanbul

Russia-Ukraine war | No ceasefire agreement in first round of talks in İstanbul

The delegations from Russia and Ukraine have completed the first round of talks in İstanbul. They expressed their demands during the talks.

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Turkey is ready to host the presidents of the two countries, Erdoğan said at the meeting where Roman Abramovich is also spotted.

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

After a mine that was seen in the Bosphorus, the Underwater Defense teams have diffused a mine near Turkey's maritime border with Bulgaria.

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

FOREIGN MINISTER

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

"We will evaluate this if the businesses that the Russian oligarchs will do in Turkey are not against international law. Otherwise, it would be a different matter," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Diplomats from the two countries have held several meetings in Belarus since the end of February.

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Turkey's president has explained his country's "active and principled policy" to solve the crisis, according to a statement by the Presidency Communications Directorate.

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

The extraordinary summit to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war has shown that NATO is the "cornerstone" of European security and Turkey is an "indispensable ally", the president has said.

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

‘Russia should cease the war immediately,’ says Turkey’s envoy to the UN

"It is a war without victors. A war which should have never started. A war which should cease immediately,” said Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Turkey’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), speaking at the UN General Assembly session on Ukraine.

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