Tag: Turkiye

Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks Ends with Agreements on POWs
The remains of 6,000 soldiers who died behind enemy lines would also be exchanged. On Monday, the second round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concluded at Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace after just over an hour of talks. RELATED: Russia to Resume Security Consultations with Latin American Allies Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange all […]
June 2, 2025

Zakharova: No International Mediators at Upcoming Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul
The conversation will be direct ‘as it should be in order to move toward a genuine understanding,’ she said. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that there will be no international mediators involved in the June 2 talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place in Istanbul. RELATED: Russia Delivers 100 […]
May 30, 2025

Türkiye to Host 2nd Round of Russia-Ukraine Negotiations in June
‘Russia expects everyone to support the new round of direct talks,’ FM Lavrov said. On Wednesday, Russian chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said that his country is ready to begin negotiations with Ukraine on the content of a conflict settlement memorandum and the terms of a cease-fire. RELATED: Russia To Defend Its National Interests Amid Trump’s […]
May 28, 2025

UN Envoy Launches New Cyprus Peace Push Ahead of Geneva Summit
Maria Holguin, a seasoned Colombian diplomat, held a 75-minute meeting with Cypriot President Christodoulides. On Saturday, the United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy has launched a renewed effort to revive stalled peace talks in Cyprus, with low expectations of a breakthrough ahead of a high-level summit planned for July in Geneva under the auspices of UN […]
May 25, 2025

Turkish Police Arrest 56 Military Officers, 9 Police Agents Over Ties to Gülen Network
The Gülen brotherhood is considered a terrorist organization by the Turkish government. On Friday, Turkish police arrested 56 armed forces officers and nine police agents for allegedly being members of the network led by Fethullah Gülen, the late Turkish cleric linked to the 2016 coup attempt. RELATED: Türkiye Is Ready To Host Negotiations Between Russia […]
May 23, 2025

Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Start Meeting in Istanbul
‘Every day we lose means lost lives. There is a chance for a cease-fire alongside negotiations,’ said Turkish FM Fidan. On Friday, Russia and Ukraine began their first direct meeting since 2022 in Istanbul, with Türkiye acting as mediator, in an attempt to seek a negotiated solution to the Ukrainian war. RELATED: Istanbul Summit: Turkish […]
May 16, 2025

Istanbul Peace Talks: Putin’s Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine
Related: Venezuela Supports Russia’s Peace Initiative to Ukraine As the world watches with cautious anticipation, Russia and Ukraine prepare for crucial negotiations in Istanbul on May 14, a diplomatic breakthrough proposed by Moscow and unwillingly accepted by Kyiv under growing international pressure. The discussions offer a crucial chance to end the destructive war ongoing since […]
May 14, 2025

Russia To Address Political and Technical Issues at the Istanbul Meeting
On Sunday, President Putin proposed to Ukraine holding peace talks on May 15 in Istanbul. On Wednesday, Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov announced that the Russian delegation will address political and technical issues with Ukrainian negotiators on Thursday in Istanbul. RELATED: Putin Warns Foreign Companies: “Apologizing Is Not Enough” to Return to Russian Market […]
May 14, 2025

NATO Should Not Be Part of the Ukrainian War: Erdogan
Türkiye strongly supports a cease-fire that would lead to a ‘just and lasting’ peace, the Turkish president stressed. On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting with NATO Secretary Mark Rutte and expressed his belief that the Alliance “should not be a part of the war in Ukraine.” RELATED: Erdogan Urges Ukraine to […]
May 13, 2025

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party Ends a 40-year Armed Struggle
The former PKK militants will seek a resolution to the Kurdish issue through political means. After concluding its 12th congress, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced the end of an armed struggle that began four decades ago. RELATED: Türkiye Intensifies Operations Against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party “This historic decision marks the conclusion of decades of […]