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May 2021 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Turkey Ready for Dialogue With Greece to Resolve Differences, Cavusoglu Says Sputnik 31 May 2021 -- Turkey is ready for a dialogue with Greece in order to resolve their differences and improve long-strained bilateral relations, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday following his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.
- Demands For Turkey to Scrap Russia's S-400 'Unacceptable,' Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 31 May 2021 -- In 2017, Turkey signed a deal with Russia to buy several S-400s, prompting the US to suspend shipments of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Washington says the Russian air defence system are "incompatible" with its F-35s.
- Turkey's Erdogan Under Renewed Pressure Following Mafia Boss Allegations VOA 31 May 2021 -- The Turkish government is facing accusations of arming and funding jihadists in Syria. The allegations are just the latest by an exiled mafia boss in a weekly YouTube broadcast that are putting the Turkish president in an increasingly tight spot.
- Mob boss: Turkey sent arms to Syria's al-Nusra through private military contractor Press TV 31 May 2021 -- A Turkish mob boss and former ally of the country's president has accused the country's ruling party of conspiring with a pro-government paramilitary contractor to divert aid intended for the Turkish minority in Syria to the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham Takfiri terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, in the war-ravaged Arab country.
- As Tensions Rise Again, Turkish and Greek Officials to Meet VOA 27 May 2021 -- Turkey's foreign minister is scheduled to hold talks in Athens with his Greek counterpart Monday in the latest efforts to deescalate tensions between the two NATO members.
- 2 Turkish attack choppers to arrive in September: DND Philippine News Agency 25 May 2021 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday announced that the first two out of the six T129B "ATAK" helicopters acquired by the Philippines from Turkey will be delivered in September.
- Turkey Under Fire Over Military Presence in Libya VOA 25 May 2021 -- International pressure is growing on Turkey over its military presence in Libya.
- Turkey Signs First Agreement on Delivery of Drones to NATO Country, Poland Sputnik 24 May 2021 -- Turkey signed its first-ever agreement on the supply of its drones to a NATO country, Poland, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, who is now in Ankara on an official visit.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu US Dept. of State 21 May 2021
- Turkey's Media Weighed Down by Lawsuits VOA 21 May 2021 -- In Turkey, the number of journalists facing lawsuits is in the thousands, with more than 40 members of the media currently in jail.
- Iran avoids reciprocating Turkey's land border opening Press TV 18 May 2021 -- Iran's customs office IRICA has denied reports suggesting that land borders to Turkey have reopened following more than a fortnight of closure over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
- Russia's Aeroflot Cancels Flights To Turkey As It Watches COVID-19 Numbers RFE/RL 18 May 2021 -- Aeroflot has canceled nearly all flights to Turkey in June in an extension of a suspension of flights imposed last month because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
- US Condemns Turkish President's Remarks About Jewish People Sputnik 18 May 2021 -- The United States condemns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks against the Jewish people, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
- Turkish President Erdogan's Anti-Semitic Remarks US Dept. of State 18 May 2021 -- The United States strongly condemns President Erdogan's recent anti-Semitic comments regarding the Jewish people and finds them reprehensible.
- Turkish Interior Minister Says There Was Attempt to Attack Military Base in Diyarbakir Sputnik 18 May 2021 -- According to Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, the attempted attack on the military facility in Diyarbakir did not result in any casualties.
- The United States Designates ISIS Financial Facilitators US Dept. of State 17 May 2021 -- Today, the United States is designating three individuals and one entity connected to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to coincide with the 14th meeting of the Counter ISIS Finance Group, which plays a key role coordinating the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS' efforts to disrupt the group's generation and transfer of resources.
- Treasury Targets ISIS Financial Facilitators in Syria and Turkey US Treasury 17 May 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and one entity in connection with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
- US Targets Islamic State Moneymen in Turkey, Syria VOA 17 May 2021 -- The United States is taking new steps to make it more difficult for the Islamic State terror group to move money, including donations from international supporters, through Syria and Turkey.
- Turkey to Go Ahead with Russian Weapons Purchases Despite US Objections VOA 17 May 2021 -- Turkey is threatening to go ahead with Russian military purchases despite warnings from Washington. The threat comes as the impasse between the NATO members deepens over Ankara's purchase of a Russian missile system.
- Azerbaijani Air Force Starts Drills Involving Turkey's Bayraktar Drones Sputnik 15 May 2021 -- Azerbaijan's air force has begun holding training flights with the participation of Turkish drones Bayraktar, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
- Beijing-backed Drawing Contest in Turkey Backfires as Students Submit Depictions of Xinjiang Abuses Radio Free Asia 14 May 2021 -- A drawing competition launched by the Chinese Embassy in Turkey to promote interest in China among students appears to have backfired after several submissions depicting state-backed policies of repression in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) were posted online.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 12 May 2021 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Erdogan calls on international community to give Israel 'strong' lesson Press TV 12 May 2021 -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced Israel's attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem al-Quds and the besieged Gaza Strip, calling on the international community to give Israel a "strong" lesson.
- Turkey Steps Up Efforts to Win Back Mideast Partners VOA 11 May 2021 -- Turkey's foreign minister is visiting Saudi Arabia in a bid to repair deeply strained relations. The visit is part of broader regional efforts by Ankara to stem its growing isolation in the region.
- Clash Reported Near Iran's Border With Turkey RFE/RL 11 May 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) forces on May 11 killed seven militants and dismantled their cell in the country's northwest near the border with Turkey, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported.
- Turkey Criticizes Israel over Response to Palestinian Protests VOA 10 May 2021 -- Mosques across Turkey broadcast prayers Monday in support of Palestinians injured in violent confrontations with Israeli police in Jerusalem. The unrest, which coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, comes amid the possible eviction of Palestinians from east Jerusalem homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers.
- Turkey reports 18,052 new COVID-19 cases, 5,016,141 in total People's Daily 09 May 2021 -- Turkey on Saturday confirmed 18,052 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,178 symptomatic patients, raising the total infections in the country to 5,016,141, according to its health ministry.
- Erdogan: Turkey Essential for EU to Retain Power Sputnik 09 May 2021 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a message on Europe Day that the European Union needed Turkey to be a strong global player.
- Erdogan Says Discussed Large-Scale Procurement of Russia's Sputnik V With Putin Sputnik 07 May 2021 -- Turkey will soon receive a large shipment of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine and launch joint manufacturing in its territory, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, commenting on his phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Erdogan says Turkey seeks to restore friendship with Egypt Press TV 07 May 2021 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country seeks to expand talks with Egypt to mend their fractured ties and restore their "historic" friendship.
- Turkey Says US Laid Ground for Dialogue on F-35 Jets Sputnik 07 May 2021 -- A Turkish defence official said that the US has tried to avoid the memorandum of understanding on F-35 in practice, but it was not possible legally.
- Latvia Recognizes Armenian Genocide RFE/RL 06 May 2021 -- Latvia has recognized the massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, drawing an angry response from Turkey.
- Water Drop in Euphrates River Increases Tensions Between Syrian Kurds, Turkey VOA 06 May 2021 -- A dramatic drop in water levels on the Euphrates River in recent weeks is adding to tensions between Turkey and Syrian Kurdish forces.
- Turkey reports 28,997 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 05 May 2021 -- Turkey on Tuesday confirmed 28,997 new COVID-19 cases, including 2,483 symptomatic patients, raising the total number of cases in the country to 4,929,118, according to its health ministry.
- Putin, Erdogan Discuss Joint Production of Sputnik V in Turkey Sputnik 05 May 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed possible production of the coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V at facilities in Turkey with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
- Turkey, Egypt kick off diplomatic talks in Cairo to mend relations Press TV 05 May 2021 -- Turkey and Egypt have kicked off a diplomatic rapprochement after years of political estrangement, with a Turkish delegation arriving in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks.
- Libya calls on Turkey to help evacuate foreign forces People's Daily 04 May 2021 -- Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush on Monday met with her Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in the capital Tripoli and called on Turkey to cooperate to evacuate foreign forces from Libya.
- Standing next to top Turkish diplomat, Libyan FM urges departure of foreign forces Press TV 04 May 2021 -- Libya's Foreign Minister Najla al-Manqoush has called for an end to the presence of foreign forces and mercenaries in the North African country, urging Turkey to do its part to accomplish that goal.
- Baghdad summons Turkish envoy over Ankara's ongoing violations in northern Iraq Press TV 03 May 2021 -- Iraqi Foreign Ministry has summoned Turkish chargé d'affairs in Baghdad to submit a letter of protest over Ankara's ongoing violations in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, including the presence of the Turkish defense minister in the area without prior coordination.
- Group warns over 'expansionist' Turkish plan to build base in Iraq Press TV 01 May 2021 -- An Iraqi parliamentary faction has expressed opposition to a plan by Turkey to build a military base in the northern part of the Arab country, calling the move "provocative" and a "violation of Iraqi sovereignty."
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