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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

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

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”.

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.

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

UKRAINE INVASION

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

Some of Russia's demands were "not too difficult for Ukraine to meet," according to İbrahim Kalın.

Teacher in southern Turkey hosts 10 refugees from Ukraine at his home

Teacher in southern Turkey hosts 10 refugees from Ukraine at his home

Following the opening of a humanitarian corridor, Mehmet Elibal, a retired teacher, arrived in Adana with 10 people, including six children, after a five-day journey.

'My parents left everything they had in Ukraine'

'My parents left everything they had in Ukraine'

Nadiia Özcan, who has been living in Turkey for 15 years, talks about how her parents managed to come to Turkey from Ukraine.

16 March 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Fifteen journalists who have fled Russia amid war take refuge in Turkey

Fifteen journalists who have fled Russia amid war take refuge in Turkey

About 150 journalists have reportedly left the country amid increasing pressures on journalists because of the war.

8 March 2022 Hikmet Adal

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

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

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.

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

A vast majority of the public thinks Turkey will be negatively affected by the war.

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

While Ankara has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire, it does not have to pick a side in the war and wants to maintain good relations with both countries, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Citizens of Ukraine have protested Russia's invasion of their country in Turkey's capital. Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey gave a speech at the demonstration.

28 February 2022 Yıldız Tar

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

"We knew this would happen. Maybe we weren't expecting such a big, evil and violent attack, but we knew Putin would not stop," says Iryna Demiroğlu, the head of the Bodrum Ukrainians Association.

28 February 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

Peoples’ Democratic Party Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The developments unfolding in Ukraine is the hegemonic war between NATO and Russia” and called for negotiations and dialogue.

24 February 2022

The quiet war in Afghanistan

The quiet war in Afghanistan

The war didn't end. It started. It started when all my research papers about home and women's development became irrelevant, like the poems you write for someone you love that no longer serve a purpose when they are gone.

16 October 2021 Nazeela Elmi

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

People fleeing escalated conflict in Afghanistan heading to Turkey

Some refugees coming from Afghanistan are stuck in Diyarbakır as the smugglers to take them to İstanbul did not show up.

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

Libya: Turkey Adamant to Support GNA as EU Urges Exit of 'Foreign Forces'

"We will stand with our Libyan brothers, not the putschists, not the imperialists," President Erdoğan said after a call for European countries for "withdrawal of foreign forces."

A Grave Dilemma or the Banality of Militarism

PENNED BY SİNEM AYDINLI

A Grave Dilemma or the Banality of Militarism

'Hang on, if you stand a little more I'll send you to Iraq.' 'Yes, hang, okay, aaand... release slowly,' says laughing, and he invites us to this feeling so we do not complain!

27 February 2019 Sinem Aydınlı

AA Reporter Özer Wounded in Afrin

AA Reporter Özer Wounded in Afrin

State-run Anadolu Agency reporter Özer has been wounded in his leg and hand during his coverage of “Operation Olive Branch”.

2 February 2018

Women for Peace Initiative: What do We Want?

Women for Peace Initiative: What do We Want?

The Women for Peace Initiative has said, “Once again war for peace, tension for the sake of tranquillity, death in the name of life wander around our top”.

26 January 2018

US Calls on Turkey 'not to Attack Afrin’

US Calls on Turkey 'not to Attack Afrin’

Spokesperson for the US State Department Nauert has reiterated her statement that “We are not building a border force” and called for Turkey not to attack Afrin.

19 January 2018

Russia: A Comprehensive War Involving Us and Iran Might Break Out

Russia: A Comprehensive War Involving Us and Iran Might Break Out

Chairperson of the Upper House committee for Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation Kosachev has said in case Turkey launches ground operation into Syria, a comprehensive war involving Russia and Iran might break out.

15 February 2016

Turkey Attacks on PYD

Turkey Attacks on PYD

Attack has been launched on the area seized by PYD from FSA recently by howitzer artillery belonging to Turkish Armed Forces in Kilis.

13 February 2016

Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores of people hit the streets across Turkey on Thursday and Friday to protest the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) policies toward Syria. The demonstrations against the prospect of a war with Syria saw broad participation from a wide range of non-governmental organizations ranging from professional chambers to human rights groups.

5 October 2012 Ekin Karaca,Beyza Kural,Yüce Yöney,Ayşe Yılmaz

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

With a number of international reporters still missing in Syria, Turkish journalists Bünyamin Aygün and Serkan Ocak have cautioned that taking to the Arab country still poses major lethal risks. Veteran journalist Mete Çubukçu also noted that both sides of the conflict in Syria are now targeting journalists.

22 August 2012 Nilay Vardar