Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 11 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey
Rubio is meeting with European Quint Counterparts and NATO SecGen Mark Rutte to discuss Russia-Ukraine and other key topics as Lavrov accusing Western European countries of not really seeking peace in Ukraine
1 day agoPresident Zelensky: We will start with a meeting with President Erdogan, with the entire broad Turkish delegation. We are in contact with the American side, I think they will also be in Turkey at a high level. The level of "Russians" is not officially known to me yet, but from what we see, it looks more like a sham. We will think about what we will do, what our steps will be, after talking with President Erdogan.
1 day agoThe big issue on everyone’s mind is what’s happening in Russia-Ukraine,” @SecRubio says as NATO top diplomats’ Antalya ministerial kicks off with Rubio-Rutte warm words
1 day agoUS State Dept authorizes a Foreign Military Sales case for Turkiye to purchase – Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $225 million.
Turkish President Erdoğan: The process of dissolution and disarmament should also involve the Syrian and European branches of the organization (PKK)
Erdogan participates in a video conference meeting with Trump, bin Salman, and Sharaa.
3 day agoPresident Zelenskyy announced that he will arrive in Ankara on May 15, where he will meet with Turkish President Erdogan. Both leaders will do "everything possible" to meet with Putin
Turkish President Erdogan: I spoke with Ukraine's Zelensky today. Türkiye is ready and happy to host any Russia-Ukraine talks. There is a new window of opportunity now. I hope the new opportunity will not be squandered
President Donald Trump on Monday raised the prospect of joining talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday. "I was thinking about flying over. I don't know where I'm going to be on Thursday
The President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: The PKK's announcement to lay down its arms paves the way for promoting coexistence and stability in Turkey and the region.
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) declared its dissolution and an end to its armed struggle against Turkey on Monday
4 day agoScenes from the latest PKK congress, where the group heeded jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan's call to disband and disarm
Zelensky: We expect a ceasefire from tomorrow - complete and lasting, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in dragging out the killings. And I will wait for Putin on Thursday in Turkey. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for reasons why they cannot.
6 day agoAfter the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul who is Erdoğan's strongest rival, his @ekrem_imamoglu account with 10 million followers blocked in Turkey by X
1 week agoPakistan AF heavylifter arrived in Tekirdag airport near Istanbul today, departed back several hours later. Airport is home to Baykar armed drones maker R10-002
Syrian Energy Minister: Agreement with Türkiye to supply us with 6 million cubic meters of gas daily
India says Pakistan used Turkish drones to attack India yesterday night
Turkey-Israel talks mediated by Azerbaijan to be held tomorrow in Baku. Israel's key demands: no threatening military presence near its border and no strategic weapons in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan: Israel, unafraid to inflame the region, is clearly disturbed by Türkiye’s growing influence and achievements in the region. We are closely monitoring any steps Israel takes—or plans to take—regarding Türkiye. Everyone must work toward building a new Syria based on unity and territorial integrity. Israel’s provocations promise nothing but blood, tears, and death.
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has been punched in the face in Istanbul today
Israeli Walla News: Türkiye's refusal to allow Netanyahu's plane to cross its airspace is the main reason for canceling his visit to Azerbaijan.
Syrian media: Intensive Israeli warplane flights over central Syria, coinciding with Turkish warplane flights over northern Syria.
A natural gas interconnection between Turkey and Syria will be established within a few weeks and Turkey will be able to supply gas to Syrian power plants, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Friday
Turkish police charged May Day protesters in Istanbul on Thursday, detaining hundreds of people and dragging some away in buses after they tried to defy a ban on public gatherings and march towards Taksim Square
Reuters, citing a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry: Ankara has given Damascus the necessary space to address its concerns regarding Kurdish militants.
Israel must end its airstrikes that are damaging efforts for unity, territorial integrity in Syria: Türkiye's Foreign Ministry spokesman
Turkey Erdogan says "what Israel is doing in Syria is a provocation and unacceptable. Our goal is to spare region further conflict. We will respond to all attempts that could drag Syria into a new quagmire of instability"
Erdogan: Israel's attacks on Syria are an attempt to undermine the positive climate that began with the new administration.
Türkiye President Erdogan: We will respond in various ways to any attempt to drag our neighbor Syria into a new quagmire of instability.
