Russian Orlan-10 drone crashes near Istanbul as Black Sea surveillance intensifies
Second drone incident in Turkish airspace this week.
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Erdoğan asks Putin to take back Russian S-400 SAM systems in move to win Trump’s favor
Ankara hopes returning the anti-air system will reset ties with Washington and lift US sanctions on its defense sector, per Bloomberg.
Turkey downs drone in Black Sea as aircraft strays into NATO-patrolled airspace
The aircraft was destroyed in a safe zone away from populated areas, though officials did not identify its type or origin.
Ukraine denies involvement in attack on Russian tanker off the coast of Turkey
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied any involvement in the reported attack on Russian tanker Midvolga 2 off Türkiye's coast,…
Turkish UAV fighter destroys aircraft for first time in history, marking Ukraine’s defense industry triumph (VIDEO)
Five F-16s fly alongside Turkish unmanned fighter as it shoots down aircraft.
Russia-bound tankers hit by explosions off Turkish coast
Two oil tankers under international sanctions for transporting Russian crude exploded within an hour of each other off Turkey's Black Sea coast on 28 November, forcing the rescue of 45 crew members
Two Russian shadow fleet tankers hit by mysterious blasts off Türkiye’s coast — both incidents in same area (MAP)
Turkey confirms Kairos suffered external impact and fire, while Virat billowed smoke just miles away in the Black Sea.
Turkey cuts Russian oil as sanctions reshape Moscow’s last major markets – Reuters
Ankara's refiners seek alternatives from Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa as Western sanctions target Kremlin's war funding.
Italian firms shipped $2.3M in equipment to Russia via Turkey and Kazakhstan amid sanctions
Three Italian companies delivered over $2.3 million worth of industrial equipment to Russia in 2024-2025, including sanctioned CNC machines and dual-use items displayed at a Moscow trade show
Reuters: Turkey’s billion‑dollar gas shift could collapse Russia’s last major foothold in Europe
Ankara’s plan to meet more than half its gas demand with domestic fields and US LNG may end Moscow’s energy dominance.
Russia wants back its S-400s from Turkiye, which it used not only for air defense in Ukraine’s war
Battlefield losses and Ukrainian drone strikes have left Moscow scrambling.
America plans to draw peace line in Ukraine—but Putin may ignore it entirely
A demilitarized buffer zone monitored by US drones and satellites faces Moscow’s tendency to violate any agreement.
Baykar’s Akıncı drone successfully tests smart missiles using Ukrainian engine
Turkey's Bayraktar Akıncı drone completed successful weapons testing using Ukrainian AI-450T engines, demonstrating the readiness of a 5-year defense partnership between the two nations.
Germany raids company which secretly sent 20 machines to Russia for munitions production, despite Ukraine’s warnings
Law enforcement moves in after Ukrainian watchdogs expose how banned high-tech exports may be enabling Russia’s battlefield slaughter.
Turkish president says Trump willing to join Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Türkiye only if Putin attends
Turkey positions itself as the primary mediator in the war, with Erdogan declaring that recent Istanbul negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations "opened the door to peace."
Turkey and Belgium plan to join international drone coalition for Ukraine
Coalition member states have committed $3 bn to support Ukraine in 2025, up from $2 bn delivered last year.
Kyiv calls for sanctions: Russia’s deadly Iskander missiles are powered by sodium chlorate imported from China
An analysis shows 2024 missile oxidizer supply came entirely from China and Uzbekistan.
Russia jammed Turkey’s famous drone in Ukraine. Now Bayraktar is back—with AI
After losing its edge in Ukraine, Baykar's drone just got an AI-powered comeback.
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha meets Rubio, Graham in Antalya ahead of Kyiv-Moscow talks
Sybiha reportedly presented Ukraine’s peace plan to US officials, emphasizing the need for Russian reciprocity.
“Go to Istanbul and negotiate:” Brazilian president urges Putin’s personal attendance at Ukraine negotiations
Brazilian President Lula da Silva revealed that Putin previously responded "I agree to discuss this" when presented with a proposal for a 30-day truce in Ukraine.