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.
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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.
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin must yield “political victory” not just talks
A complete exchange of all prisoners and ceasefire could be on the table if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to meet personally with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul this week.
Zelenskyy to meet with Erdogan in Ankara, ready to fly to Putin in Istanbul
Zelenskyy announced that he would meet Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara but is willing to change location to Istanbul to facilitate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to chicken out of Istanbul talks he himself demanded
Kremlin officials have remained silent, while lower-ranking figures dismiss the proposed meeting. Putin initially proposed renewed Istanbul talks on 11 May.
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend Istanbul talks, Trump considers joining the summit
The Kremlin withholds a decision on Putin's trip to Istanbul. Zelenskyy rules out indirect talks. The EU prepares sanctions over ceasefire refusal.
Türkiye says it’s ready to monitor potential Ukraine ceasefire
On 10 May, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan joined an online meeting with the “coalition of the willing,” and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
UK to host more talks on Ukraine ceasefire policing
In a call with European leaders, UK PM Starmer announced three extra days of military planning at Northwood, warning of Putin’s efforts to block peace proposals.
Bloomberg: Turkish troops may join a future Ukraine peacekeeping mission
President Erdogan declared "European security without Turkey is unthinkable" as the country positions itself as an essential partner amid shifting US commitments to NATO.