March 2022 - Turkey Special Weapons News

Turkish prosecutor requests to move trial for Jamal Khashoggi's murder to Saudi Arabia Press TV 31 Mar 2022 -- A Turkish prosecutor has requested to halt the trial for Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, some four years after the dissident Saudi journalist was gruesomely murdered in Turkey.
Turkish Drone Industry Banks on Ukrainian Battlefield Successes VOA 30 Mar 2022 -- Turkish-made drones have featured prominently in Ukraine's resistance against Russia's invasion, taking out significant Russian targets in the first few weeks of the war. But the conflict, and any possibility of a Russian victory, have cast a shadow over the future of Turkey's rapidly growing drone industry, which relies on Ukrainian engines.
Rockets fired near base housing Turkish troops in Iraq's northern Nineveh province Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- A number of rockets have rocked a military base in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, which houses Turkish military forces engaged in ongoing operations against purported positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Erdogan: Turkey Ready to Arrange Putin-Zelensky Meeting, Facilitate Russia-Ukraine Talks Sputnik 29 Mar 2022 -- Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on holding the next round of talks between Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul on 29 March.
Turkish president to meet Ukrainian, Russian delegations before talks in Istanbul People's Daily 29 Mar 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he will meet with the negotiation teams of Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday before their next round of talks in Turkey's Istanbul city.
Ukrainian, Russian Delegations In Istanbul For Face-To-Face Talks RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Russian and Ukrainian delegations are in Istanbul for the first face-to-face talks in more than two weeks after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine was prepared to declare its neutrality and consider a compromise on contested areas in the country's east to secure peace.
Erdogan, Putin agree to hold next round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Turkey People's Daily 28 Mar 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday agreed to hold the next round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Turkey's Istanbul city, the Turkish presidency said.
Turkey urges talks with Russia on peace, says that world cannot 'burn bridges' with Moscow Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Turkey has urged further talks with Russia to end its military operation in Ukraine, stressing that the world cannot "burn bridges" with Moscow altogether as the conflict has entered its second month.
Search Vessels on Duty After Sea Mine Neutralised in Bosphorus, Turkish Minister Says Sputnik 27 Mar 2022 -- There is no emergency situation in the Black Sea despite two naval mines being spotted the day before, as mine-search vessels continue to be on duty, Turkish Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar said on Sunday.
Turkey Holds Talks With Russia and Ukraine After Mine Discovered in Bosphorus Strait Sputnik 26 Mar 2022 -- The Turkish Ministry of Defence previously urged ships in the Black Sea to beware of drifting mines, after the Ukrainian military installed around 420 mines on the approaches to the ports of Odessa, Ochakov, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhnoe.
Congress highlights "generally degrading situation" of local democracy in Turkey Council of Europe 24 Mar 2022 -- The 46-nation Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has reported a "generally degrading situation" with regard to local democracy in Turkey.
Ankara Urges West to Supply Turkey With F-35 Fighters & Patriot Systems Without Preconditions Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Earlier, the US had imposed economic sanctions on Turkey's defence sector and refused to deliver the F-35 fighters Turkey had already paid for because of Ankara's deal with Moscow for the supply of Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems.
Arrival of Oligarch Yachts Raises Questions About Turkey's Stance on Russia VOA 23 Mar 2022 -- A small protest group of Ukrainians greeted the arrival of a large yacht belonging to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The billion-dollar vessel was joined a day later by a second owned by Abramovich at the Turkish Aegean resort of Bodrum, a popular playground for the world's super-rich.
Netherlands lends support to Turkey's mediation role in Ukraine crisis People's Daily 23 Mar 2022 -- Turkey has been playing a "critical role" in mediation efforts to solve tensions in Ukraine, visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.
US Suggested Turkey Send Its S-400s to Ukraine to Help Kiev Tackle Russian Special Op: Report Sputnik 20 Mar 2022 -- The S-400 issue has been a prickly topic in US-Turkish ties since Ankara inked a contract with Moscow for the supply of the Russian-made missile defence systems in 2017. Washington claims that the S-400s pose a threat to NATO and are incompatible with the alliance's military hardware, something that Turkey rejects.
Putin, Erdogan discuss Russia-Turkey ties, Ukraine People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral cooperation and the Ukrainian crisis during a phone conversation on Thursday.
Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Erdogan renews proposal to bring Putin, Zelensky together People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Friday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation:
Erdogan renews proposal to bring Putin, Zelensky together People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his offer to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in Turkey, during a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday.
Ukrainian, Turkish FMs to work on organizing meeting between Zelensky, Putin People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his visiting Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu during their talks on Thursday agreed to focus on organizing a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.
Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 17 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey's Opposition to Russian Sanctions Stokes Suspicions of Sanctions-Busting VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- While the United States and European Union are enforcing powerful financial and trade sanctions on Moscow and closing their airspace to Russian airplanes, Turkey strongly opposes such measures, arguing they are counterproductive.
Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Turkey, Poland agree on more diplomatic efforts to end Ukrainian crisis People's Daily 17 Mar 2022 -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Thursday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation:
Turkey, Poland agree on more diplomatic efforts for Ukrainian crisis People's Daily 17 Mar 2022 -- Turkey and Poland agreed to step up diplomatic efforts to end the Ukrainian crisis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Turkey's FM in Moscow says 'war must stop' between Russia and Ukraine Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says "the war must stop" between Russia and Ukraine, stressing that Ankara will push diplomatic efforts to broker a permanent ceasefire.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, Moscow, March 16, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Mar 2022
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions following talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, Moscow, March 16, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Mar 2022
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Meeting With Turkish Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar DoD 16 Mar 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu US Dept. of State 16 Mar 2022
Turkey's Ukraine Stance Boosts Hopes for a Reset With the West VOA 16 Mar 2022 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met in Moscow with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Wednesday. Cavusoglu pledged that Turkey would continue its diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine. Cavusoglu is also visiting Kyiv.
Turkey Turns Down Citizenship for Some Uyghurs VOA 16 Mar 2022 -- Turkish authorities have rejected the citizenship applications of some Uyghur refugees, telling them they were suspected risks to Turkey's "national security" or "social order," some of the Uyghurs told VOA.
Turkey Says It Has No Interest in Patriot Missile System, Considers F-35 Issue 'Closed' Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- A Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Taiwanese air force crashed into the sea during a training flight, but the pilot managed to escape, the office of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday.
Taiwan records 62 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 domestic CNA 12 Mar 2022 -- Taiwan on Saturday reported 62 new COVID-19 cases -- one domestically transmitted and 61 that originated abroad -- and no new deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Armenian, Turkish FMs Agree To Continue Efforts At Normalizing Ties RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- Turkey and Armenia have agreed to move forward with efforts to establish diplomatic relations "without conditions" and continue normalization efforts that could lead to the reopening of their shared borders for trade, their foreign ministers said on March 12.
The Secretary General underlines the importance of Turkey's contributions to NATO NATO 11 Mar 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on Friday (11 March 2022), commending him for Turkey's contributions to NATO's collective deterrence and defence. He also welcomed Turkey's efforts to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv, and its deliveries of assistance to Ukraine as it resists the Russian invasion.
Remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the panel: ''Price of peace or cost of war'' organised by the Antalya Diplomacy Forum NATO 11 Mar 2022
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2022
Turkey, Israel Reset Ties But Pursue Rival Mediations in Russia-Ukraine War VOA 10 Mar 2022 -- As Turkey and Israel take their biggest step in years toward reviving strained relations, some analysts say the two regional powers prefer going it alone in another diplomatic effort -- trying to mediate a peaceful resolution of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey The White House 10 Mar 2022
Turkey to Host Meeting of Ukrainian, Russian Foreign Ministers VOA 09 Mar 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is headed to Turkey ahead of a meeting Thursday with his Ukrainian counterpart at a Turkish resort. Ankara, which has close ties with Moscow and Kyiv, has been seeking to mediate since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russian, Turkish defense ministers discuss situation in Ukraine People's Daily 09 Mar 2022 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed the situation in Ukraine with his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, on Tuesday.
20,550 Ukrainians arrive in Turkey since Russia-Ukraine conflict People's Daily 08 Mar 2022 -- A total of 20,550 Ukrainian citizens have entered Turkey since Feb. 24 when Russia launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine, a senior Turkish official said Monday.
Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 06 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Putin Tells Erdogan Halt in Russia's Ukraine Op Possible If Kiev Stops Fighting, Implements Demands Sputnik 06 Mar 2022 -- Russia began a military operation in Ukraine on 24 aimed at demilitarising the country after weeks of escalating artillery, sniper and sabotage attacks against the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics by Kiev forces. Moscow recognised the Donbass republics as independent states on 21 February after the breakdown of the Minsk peace process.
Erdogan To Speak With Putin As Turkey Pushes For End To Ukraine War RFE/RL 05 Mar 2022 -- A spokesman for Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Turkish president will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 6 and that Ankara is ready to do what it can to stop the war in Ukraine.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meetings with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Onal US Dept. of State 05 Mar 2022
Turkey Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Risking Russian Retaliation VOA 03 Mar 2022 -- Turkey says it has locked Russian warships out of the Black Sea ahead of an expected assault on Ukrainian cities. At the same time Ukraine says it is getting more Turkish drones, despite warnings from Moscow. Turkish-Russian ties are facing a critical test.
Joint Statement of the Syria Special Envoy Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Washington D.C. on March 3 to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Russia-Ukraine conflict, Fed hike to upset Turkish economy People's Daily 03 Mar 2022 -- The fallout of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expected interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve in March may put extra pressure on the vulnerable Turkish economy, which is battling high inflation and a weak currency, experts said.
Turkish President Discusses War In Ukraine With Belarus's Lukashenka RFE/RL 01 Mar 2022 -- The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he has discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Alyaksandr Lukashenka, the strongman leader of Belarus who is closely allied with Moscow.

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