Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defense agreement Turkey will provide weapons, military equipment, and logistical support to Syria as part of a defense agreement The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Ankara, Damascus Top Diplomats Warn Israel Over Syria Action Turkey's foreign minister and his Syrian counterpart on Wednesday warned Israel not to stir up chaos in Syria and demanded an end to all external interventions aimed at destabilising the war-torn country. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
UN warns Gaza faces ‘starvation, pure and simple’ as child deaths mount – as it happened Humanitarian office says 37 children have died from acute malnutrition since July, as overall toll nears 100 The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025
Palestinian boy killed in Gaza aid drop as starvation toll rises to 217 Falling aid pallet crushes 15-year-old Muhannad Zakaria Eid, as more Palestinians, including children, starve to death. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025
Turkey reaffirms support for Syria's stability and reconstruction Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reaffirmed Ankara's support for Syria's stability and reconstruction The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Turkish FM meets Syria's interim president in aftermath of Druze and Bedouin clashes Last month, Syria requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defence capabilities following violence that increased tensions in the country and drew an Israeli military intervention. Euronews · Aug 7, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap but peace talks stall in Istanbul The two sides agree to swap prisoners and remains of about 6,000 soldiers killed in combat but are at odds over a truce. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2025
Ukraine says it's ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin's terms A Ukraine presidential adviser says Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday but insists that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the war The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks in Istanbul Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Ukraine wants to see document outlining Russia’s proposals before sending team. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
Turkey Says Ukraine, Russia Want Ceasefire Ahead Of Possible Talks Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that both Russia and Ukraine wanted a ceasefire, as he visited Kyiv ahead of a potential second round of direct negotiations between the sides next week in Istanbul. International Business Times · May 30, 2025
Russia proposes second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul US President Donald Trump says it will be clear in two weeks whether or not Russia is sincere in its desire for peace with Ukraine, warning that Washington’s approach to Moscow could shift if Putin is “tapping” the US along. Euronews · May 29, 2025
Turkey says it's ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks as Trump warns Putin against further escalations US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall. Euronews · May 28, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025 Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.
Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2025 Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022 The first direct talks on halting Russia's war on Ukraine in more than three years started on Friday in Istanbul, with low expectations the two sides will agree to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
International Business Times · May 11, 2025 Erdogan Says Efforts To End Ukraine War At 'Turning Point' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a "historic turning point" has been reached in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and that Ankara was ready to host talks between the two warring parties, his office said.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2025 Turkey's rivalry with Iran shifts as US threats create unlikely common ground With Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine Syria’s new rulers and its ongoing peace efforts with Kurdish rebels, regional rivalry with Iran has been intensifying. However, Turkey’s concerns about potential US military action against Iran over its nuclear energy programme are now providing a rare point of convergence between the…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025 Erdoğan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria Turkey’s president lashes out shortly after talks with Netanyahu’s government aimed at defusing tensions
Euronews · Mar 26, 2025 US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for peace in Ukraine While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U
International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025 Turkey Insists Foreign Fighters Be Expelled From Syria: Source Turkey's top diplomat travelled to Damascus on Thursday as Ankara said foreign fighters must be expelled from Syria, after an agreement spearheaded by the war-torn country's new authorities to disband armed groups.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 The Latest: Zelenskyy moves on after Oval Office blowout with Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S. President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood
The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2025 IDF making ‘offensive plans’ as Trump says US will back Israel if it restarts war – as it happened Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen released by Hamas