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Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu.

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

The Foreign Ministry has asked the ambassador to "explain" the visit.

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

Germany's president released a statement in Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic to mark the second week of the massive February 6 earthquakes.

21 February 2023

US, EU denounce conviction of İstanbul mayor

US, EU denounce conviction of İstanbul mayor

The US State Department and the EU Delegation to Türkiye have expressed disappointment and concern over the mayor's sentencing, which could see him losing his seat.

16 December 2022

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

The Pentagon had criticized Türkiye for "directly threatening the safety of US personnel. Akar denied the claims of airstrikes near a US observation point.

25 November 2022

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

The Türkiye-US High Level Defense Group convened at the Ministry of National Defense, following last year's meeting at the Pentagon.

7 November 2022

US maintains impartiality between Türkiye, Greece, says ambassador

US maintains impartiality between Türkiye, Greece, says ambassador

Türkiye's foreign minister recently criticized Washington for abandoning its balanced policy between Ankara and Athens.

19 October 2022

Türkiye wants 'unconditional completion' of F-16 deal with US

Türkiye wants 'unconditional completion' of F-16 deal with US

Presidential spokesperson Kalın has spoken over the phone with the US national security adviser to discuss the deal, as well as other issues.

18 October 2022

Türkiye formally protests US, Greece over armored vehicles deployed on Aegean islands

Türkiye formally protests US, Greece over armored vehicles deployed on Aegean islands

Footage obtained from Türkiye's army drones showed deployment of US-made armored vehicles on the islands of Lesbos and Samos.

26 September 2022

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

The TASS report claiming that Ankara and Moscow signed a new deal for the S-400s was aimed at disrupting Türkiye's F-16 talks with Washington, said a former ambassador to the US.

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

"Ankara has to reconsider its positions and maintain the principle of good neighborliness in its relations with the countries of the region, and refrain from carrying out military operations inside the territories of Arab countries under any pretext," the Arab league has said.

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

There should be no such conditions like 'I will give you this, but you will not do that'," Turkey's defense minister has said.

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

Austria to extradite fraud suspect to US instead of Turkey

Austria to extradite fraud suspect to US instead of Turkey

Both Turkey and the US had requested the extradition of Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, a citizen of Turkey, who is accused of defrauding the US Treasury and money laundering.

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

After his meeting with President Erdoğan, Biden announced support for Turkey's purchase of new F-16s.

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

"Such a move would be a direct violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Turkey has long asked the US and Russia to end the presence of the Kurdish groups in the towns of Tell Rifaat and Manbij.

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

While Turkey stressed the importance of the "fight against terrorism" and "Syria's territorial integrity," the White House said the existing lines of ceasefire should be maintained.

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

The Erdoğan family is transferring money to the US through two education foundations, Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed. Government officials have dismissed the allegations.

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Sweden's PM and Finland's president indent to speak directly to President Erdoğan, Sullivan has said.

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Minister Çavuşoğlu has visited the US secretary of state New York for the first meeting within the framework of the "US-Turkey Strategic Mechanism."

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Groups gathering under the name of “Gezi North America” have protested the verdict in the Gezi retrial in New York, Boston and Los Angeles: “We were all in Gezi then, and we continue to stand with Gezi now.”

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has released a statement about the US 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, saying that Turkey “will continue with its work on protecting and promoting the rights of its citizens together.”

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

The Biden administration has reportedly stated in a congressional correspondence that “the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would serve US interests and bolster NATO unity”.

Report: US asked Turkey to hand over S-400s to Ukraine

Report: US asked Turkey to hand over S-400s to Ukraine

It is unlikely that Turkey would accept such a request, according to sources cited by Reuters.

US Department of State: Freedom of expression is universal

US Department of State: Freedom of expression is universal

US Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has answered a question about the recent arrest of journalist Sedef Kabaş in Turkey: “We are aware of and we are disappointed by the arrest of Sedef Kabaş.”

25 January 2022

US appeals court puts Halkbank trial on hold

US appeals court puts Halkbank trial on hold

The order of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has allowed Turkey’s state-owned Halkbank to lodge an appeal without having to defend against the criminal case at the same time.

17 January 2022

Taxation agreement between Turkey, US

Taxation agreement between Turkey, US

According to the agreement, Turkey will not tax companies such as Google and Facebook above a certain rate. The USA will not increase the tax in the fields of cosmetics and textiles.

23 November 2021

Israel Embassy says it was 'hacked' after Instagram post mocking Turkey's F-35 woes

Israel Embassy says it was 'hacked' after Instagram post mocking Turkey's F-35 woes

The embassy shared a post by a satirical website, which said Turkey was pushing for 1.4 billion dollars worth of iPhones after being denied the F-35 jets.

4 November 2021

Reza Zarrab turns out to be released on bail in the US

HALKBANK CASE

Reza Zarrab turns out to be released on bail in the US

Arrested in the US as part of the trial of Turkey’s state-owned Halkbank, Reza Zarrab was apparently released on bail. It has turned out the Zarrab has been given permission to move in New York and Florida without permission.

3 November 2021

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