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Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

The president has expressed his "full support for the steps taken by the Russian leadership," the Kremlin has said.

Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

President Erdoğan will attending today's "fuel loading ceremony" via videoconference due to his recent illness.

Erdoğan says Putin may visit Turkey for nuclear plant 'opening'

Erdoğan says Putin may visit Turkey for nuclear plant 'opening'

Instead of "opening," Anadolu Agency used the term "to officially grant a nuclear facility status" when reporting that President Erdoğan said "Putin may visit Turkey on April 27 for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant opening."

Assad says will only meet Erdoğan if Turkey withdraws from Syria

Assad says will only meet Erdoğan if Turkey withdraws from Syria

Turkey should withdraw all its troops and end support for the armed groups fighting his government forces, Assad has said.

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

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 meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Erdoğan meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Türkiye is taking part in a SCO summit at the presidential level for the first time since it obtained "SCO dialogue partner" status in 2012.

16 September 2022

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.

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.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

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Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

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.

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.

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 makes a phone call with Putin, calling for 'an urgent general ceasefire'

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Erdoğan makes a phone call with Putin, calling for 'an urgent general ceasefire'

While the details of the phone call which lasted for around one and a half hours have not been shared with the public, the Presidential Spokesperson of Turkey Kalın had said that Erdoğan would recommend a ceasefire to Russia’s President Putin.

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

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.

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.

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

2020 has been a turbulent year for Turkey in terms of foreign affairs. The problems of the past year will persist in 2021 as well. Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean and Libya as well as the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş will also be on the agenda.

31 December 2020

Putin says Erdoğan 'a man of his words' although he doesn't always agree with him

Putin says Erdoğan 'a man of his words' although he doesn't always agree with him

"The factor of predictability is very important as it helps you understand who you are dealing with," says Putin.

17 December 2020

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a "flexible reliable partner."

23 October 2020

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

The agreement urges to "cease all military actions along the line of contact in the Idlib de-escalation area starting from 00:01 of March 6, 2020."

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

UN Syria Envoy Urges Putin, Erdoğan to 'Find a Diplomatic Solution'

The envoy's statement came ahead of today's meeting between the two presidents.

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

Following Turkey’s downing of two aircraft of Syrian army, the airspace over Idlib has been shut down. While Russia's Defense Ministry says that it cannot guarantee the security of Turkey’s aircraft, Putin says “they do not plan to go to war with anyone.”

Lavrov: Putin, Erdoğan Spoke by Phone on Idlib Attack

Lavrov: Putin, Erdoğan Spoke by Phone on Idlib Attack

The phone call was initiated by Turkey and both sides were ready to work together to avoid further escalation, Russia's Foreign Minister said.

28 February 2020

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Turkey will keep its military observations in Idlib despite an attack by the Syrian army because they "play a vital role," the President has said.

5 February 2020

Erdoğan, Putin Launch TurkStream: 'We will Implement Many More Mutual Projects'

Erdoğan, Putin Launch TurkStream: 'We will Implement Many More Mutual Projects'

The TurkStream natural gas pipeline, the construction of which started in 2017, has been launched with a ceremony in İstanbul.

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Addressing reporters before leaving Turkey for Russia, President Erdoğan has stated that around 700-800 SDF members have withdrawn from northern Syria and the remaining 1,200-1,300 are planning to retreat from the region.

22 October 2019

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

President of France Emmanuel Macron has addressed the recent strikes on Syria and said, “With those strikes, we have separated Turkey and Russia.”

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

President Erdoğan tackled the Afrin issue with Russia President Putin and Iran President Rouhani yesterday (February 19). The telephone calls were said to have emphasized the Astana process.

20 February 2018