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.
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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.
Türkiye supports immediate ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Turkish President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and said Ankara is ready to contribute to negotiations and host potential peace talks.
German optics firm circumvents sanctions to supply Russia through Turkish shell company – investigation
A German optical manufacturer has sold nearly $800,000 worth of military-grade sights to Russia during the Ukraine war, disguising them as non-military equipment.
Turkey open to Ukraine peacekeeping if included in all preparations
Turkey's second-largest NATO army might join a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine as part of Trump's ceasefire efforts with Putin.
Turkish President backs full territorial integrity of Ukraine, Crimea included
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again emphasized that Ankara is committed to Ukraine's territorial integrity and…
Ukraine demands strong security guarantees from US, EU, Turkiye while seeking peace, says Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy visits Turkey seeking international security guarantees while rejecting territorial concessions, as Ukraine responds to US-Russia negotiations conducted without Kyiv's participation.
Yanukovych’s son linked to coal exports from Russian-occupied Donbas, media reveals
The son of the fugitive Ukrainian president toppled by the Euromaidan revolution uses offshore schemes to sell cheap stolen coal mainly to Turkey.
Ukrainian army psychiatrist, suspected of $1M illegal enrichment, sought to buy villa in Turkey – media
Ukraine's chief military psychiatrist Oleh Druz explored purchasing a $683,000 villa in Turkey amid corruption investigations.
Kremlin rejects freezing war in Ukraine, allegedly proposed by Turkish President
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was planning to propose freezing the Russian-Ukrainian war during the G20 leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro
Taiwan completely halts machine tool exports to Russia amid tighter controls, ministry says
Following investigations revealing Taiwanese machine tools reaching Russia via third countries, Taiwan has banned exports and increased penalties for sanctions violations
Baykar signs new cooperation agreement with Ukraine at defense industry fair
Turkish drone manufacturer disclosed no details about the deal, but Ukraine's MFA hinted it may be related to Kızılelma jet drone production in Ukraine.
Financial Times: Turkey blocks US military technology exports to Russia under pressure
Turkish customs authorities have blocked over 40 categories of military-related goods from being exported to Russia through system modifications, according to sources.
Investigation reveals insurers of Russia’s oil tanker shadow fleet
Bloomberg and Danwatch investigation exposes a shift in Russian oil tanker insurance to domestic providers and firms from Cameroon and Kyrgyzstan, as western sanctions force vessels into shadow operations.
Erdogan: US and NATO members do not want Ukraine to join the Alliance
Turkey's President Erdogan cautioned against rushing Ukraine's NATO membership, highlighting the need to consider other alliance members' positions.
Bloomberg: Türkiye seeks BRICS membership, expanding alliances beyond West
The BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, may soon welcome Turkey into its fold and reflects Ankara's ambition to diversify its alliances beyond traditional Western partners while maintaining its NATO membership.
Europe must clamp down on Russian oil flows through Türkiye
The Mediterranean country has become the world's 2023 biggest buyer of Russian fossil fuels -- and the #1 player in a EU oil-laundering scheme to bypass anti-Russia sanctions
Ukraine launches second Turkish-built corvette in Istanbul
Ukraine has launched its second Turkish-built corvette, named Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky, as part of efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities amid ongoing Russian war.
Erdogan proposes Turkey as mediator for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in talks with Putin
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed openness to peace talks, but only with international mediators.
Turkey confirms possible Erdogan-Putin meeting on 3-4 July
After a 10-month hiatus, Presidents Erdogan and Putin may resume face-to-face talks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in early July.