DARK SECRETS: 10 - The Real Truth

Russia says talks with Ukraine hinge on Kyiv's readiness to take into account Moscow's demands

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in a phone call on Wednesday that the outcome of talks with Ukraine completely depended on Kyiv's readiness to take into account Russia's demands.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2022

Turkey Pushes for Normalizing Ties with Egypt after Nine Years of Tension

Turkey has decided to appoint an ambassador to Egypt after nine years of mutual withdrawal of ambassadors and downgrading the diplomatic representation to the rank of chargé d’affaires between the two countries. The move follows Egyptian authorities confirming that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry would soon be visiting Istanbul to meet…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2022

Turkey To Take ‘New Steps’ towards Normalizing Ties With Egypt

Turkey announced that it will take more steps to normalize relations with Egypt, but denied appointing a new ambassador to Cairo. “Ankara and Cairo are taking positive steps and ambassadors will be reciprocally appointed when the time is right,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters after a NATO foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2022

Turkey still has 30 citizens in Ukraine's Mariupol -minister

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday around 30 Turkish citizens remain in Ukraine's southern port city of Mariupol, the scene of the worst humanitarian emergency since Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week

LVIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his nation Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in the east and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around Kyiv, the capital.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week

LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Ukraine braces for all-out Russian assault in the east as war enters sixth week

LVIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his compatriots Thursday of a buildup of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and of more bloodshed to come as he and Western officials continued to cast doubt on Moscow’s pronouncements of a partial military pullback around the capital of Kyiv.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Turkey says gas pipeline with Israel not possible in short term

A potential gas pipeline project between Turkey and Israel is not possible in the short-term and building an alternative system to cut dependence on Russia will not happen quickly, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

Turkey Says Gas Pipeline With Israel Not Possible in Short Term

A possible gas pipeline project between Turkey and Israel is not possible in the short-term and building an alternative system to cut Russian dependence will not happen quickly, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, Reuters reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022

Moscow would not refuse Russia-Ukraine meeting, talks must be substantive - RIA

Moscow would not refuse a meeting between Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba but any talks between them would need to be substantive, RIA news agency cited the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022