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June 2022 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- US offers support for potential sale of F-16 jets to Turkey Press TV 30 Jun 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has expressed support for Turkey's delayed purchase of F-16 fighter jets after Ankara dropped its opposition to Finland and Sweden's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- Turkey Received Guarantees From Sweden on Extradition of 73 PKK Members, Erdogan Says Sputnik 30 Jun 2022 -- Turkey has received guarantees from Sweden on the extradition of 73 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
- More risks, conflicts ensue as NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join after Turkey lifts veto Global Times 30 Jun 2022 -- NATO formalized its invitation to Sweden and Finland to join the alliance on Wednesday after the last minute agreement was made between Turkey, Finland and Sweden to allow the two Nordic countries to join the bloc. Analysts said that the negotiations are a bargain for Turkey but will not bring security assurance to Finland and Sweden as NATO's expansion will bring more risks and conflicts to the region with less buffer zone with Russia.
- Biden Thanks Erdogan for Dropping Veto on Sweden, Finland NATO Bids VOA 29 Jun 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday for dropping his objections to the bids by Sweden and Finland to join NATO, leading the way for the military alliance to expand even closer to Russia.
- Amid Russia's War On Ukraine, Turkish Deal With Finland, Sweden Opens The Door To Momentous NATO Enlargement RFE/RL 29 Jun 2022 -- Late on June 28, the leaders of Finland, Sweden, and Turkey signed a trilateral memorandum on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid, paving the way for the Nordic duo to join the military alliance. But what did they actually agree to and what will happen next?
- Turkey, Sweden, Finland and NATO to hold 4-way meeting in Madrid People's Daily 29 Jun 2022 -- Turkey will hold a four-way meeting with Sweden, Finland and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Spain on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday.
- PM meeting with President Erdoğan: 29 June 2022 Gov.UK 29 Jun 2022 -- The Prime Minister met Turkish President Erdoğan at the NATO Summit in Madrid today.
- Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey The White House 29 Jun 2022
- Remarks by President Biden and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 29 Jun 2022
- Turkey greenlights Sweden, Finland's NATO bid, internal conflicts remain People's Daily 29 Jun 2022 -- Turkey changed its position and agreed to support Sweden and Finland's NATO membership applications on Tuesday during the ongoing NATO Summit in Madrid, while conflicts within the military bloc still remain.
- Statement by President Biden on Trilateral Agreement Between Turkey, Finland, and Sweden The White House 28 Jun 2022
- Türkiye, Finland, and Sweden sign agreement paving the way for Finnish and Swedish NATO membership NATO 28 Jun 2022 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, President Sauli Niinistö of Finland and Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden met in Madrid on Tuesday (28 June 2022) under the auspices of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
- Turkey drops opposition to Sweden, Finland's NATO accession Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- Turkey has dropped its opposition to Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO, removing one of the last remaining obstacles to the Nordic countries' accession to the Western military alliance.
- Turkish president seeks more than 'empty words' from Sweden, Finland on NATO Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he wants to see action from Finland and Sweden instead of "empty words" in order to agree to their accession to NATO.
- Turkey Makes Deal With Sweden, Finland to Drop Opposition to Their NATO Applications Sputnik 28 Jun 2022 -- After weeks of political maneuvering, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got everything he wanted from Sweden and Finland and announced on Tuesday he was dropping his opposition to their admission into the NATO alliance.
- Readout of President Biden's Call with President Erdogan of Turkey The White House 28 Jun 2022
- Syria warns of dire situation in northern areas, says Turkey after ethnic cleansing there Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has deplored the situation in the occupied northern flank of the war-ravaged country, stating that the situation is "on the verge of a catastrophe" in the region.
- Turkey Maintains Threat to Veto Sweden, Finland from Joining NATO VOA 27 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to this week's NATO summit in Madrid, threatening to veto Finland's and Sweden's bid to join the Atlantic alliance.
- Finland, Sweden Will Talk NATO Bid With Turkey's Erdogan On June 28, Says Finnish Presidency RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson will discuss their stalled NATO bids with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 28 ahead of a summit of the 30-member alliance in Madrid, Helsinki said on June 27.
- Turkey to Support Finland's, Sweden's NATO Bids If Concrete Steps Are Taken, Ankara Says Sputnik 27 Jun 2022 -- Ankara cannot agree to Finland and Sweden joining NATO without "concrete steps" taken by Helsinki and Stockholm, Fahrettin Altun, the head of media and communications in the Turkish presidential office, said on Monday.
- Greece to Triple Length of Border Fence With Turkey VOA 26 Jun 2022 -- Greece is set to further seal its land frontiers with rival neighbor Turkey, tripling the length of a soaring fence built to block illegal migrants from sneaking in. The plan comes as Greece faces a sudden surge in refugees, both along its land and sea frontiers, as relations with its age-old foe deteriorate.
- Erdogan to Visit Summit of Turkey, NATO, Finland, Sweden on Tuesday - Ankara Sputnik 26 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend a summit of Turkey, NATO, Sweden and Finland on Tuesday in Madrid prior to the alliance summit, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Sunday.
- Erdogan to Meet With Leaders of Sweden, Finland Before NATO Summit in 4-Way Talks VOA 26 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will attend a round of talks with the leaders of Sweden and Finland, as well as NATO on Tuesday ahead of the summit in Madrid, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said Sunday.
- Turkey intent on blocking Nordic bids at NATO summit if security concerns persist People's Daily 25 Jun 2022 -- Turkey seems determined to block Sweden and Finland's NATO memberships in the alliance's upcoming summit as long as they do not address Turkey's security concerns, although the NATO chief has vowed "a common way forward" on the issue at stake, experts said.
- Saudi Prince Visit to Turkey Touted as Reset But Mistrust Remains VOA 24 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Wednesday with a military band and an equestrian escort.
- Turkey, Britain Pledge Cooperation To Move Ukrainian Grain Amid Accusations Of Russian Theft RFE/RL 23 Jun 2022 -- Turkey has pledged to investigate allegations that Russia has been stealing grain from Ukraine during its invasion, with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss offering to help during an "urgent" global food crisis.
- Foreign Secretary's press conference statement in Turkey, June 2022 UK FCDO 23 Jun 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a press statement in Ankara on the UK and Turkey's longstanding alliance, our work as NATO partners and the war in Ukraine.
- Statement by FM Lapid alongside the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Israel MFA 23 Jun 2022 -- FM Lapid: Iran is behind these attempted terrorist attacks We're not only talking about the murder of innocent Israeli tourists, but also a clear violation of Turkish sovereignty by Iranian terror. We are confident that Türkiye knows how to respond to the Iranians on this matter.
- Turkish FM Announces Process to Normalize Diplomatic Ties With Israel Sputnik 23 Jun 2022 -- Turkey originally established ties with Israel in 1949, becoming one of the first Muslim countries to recognize the Jewish State. However, bilateral relations deteriorated amid Ankara's criticism of Israel's policies towards Palestinians.
- Erdogan hosts MBS on his first visit to Turkey since Khashoggi murder Press TV 22 Jun 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman took another step toward breaking his international isolation by paying his first visit to Turkey since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.
- Saudi Crown Prince MBS' Whirlwind Regional Tour Reflects Preparations for Biden Visit VOA 22 Jun 2022 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was feted as a visiting head of state during talks in both Turkey and Jordan Wednesday, along with Egypt a day earlier.
- PM call with President of Türkiye: 21 June 2022 Gov.UK 21 Jun 2022 -- The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, today to discuss global food security and defence and economic cooperation.
- Türkiye: Reducing threshold for parliamentary elections is welcome but other amendments could hamper inclusive democracy and impartiality of elections Council of Europe 21 Jun 2022 -- Despite some positive aspects, a recent law amending parliamentary election procedures in Türkiye (Law No. 7393) could impede the participation of newer (and smaller) parties, according to an opinion by the Council of Europe's Venice Commission of legal and constitutional experts.
- NATO hosts Türkiye, Finland, Sweden talks NATO 20 Jun 2022 -- At the invitation of Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, senior officials from Türkiye, Finland and Sweden met with senior NATO officials at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels on Monday (20 June 2022).
- Erdogan to Present NATO Members With 'Evidence' of Finland, Sweden's PKK Support, Report Says Sputnik 19 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will present special documents on Sweden's and Finland's financial and political support of fighters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organisation, at the upcoming NATO Madrid summit, Turkish newspaper Sabah reported on Sunday.
- Iraq decries latest Turkish drone strike in Kurdistan region, vows response after investigation Press TV 18 Jun 2022 -- Baghdad has condemned Turkey for its deadly drone strike in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, pledging "necessary steps" in response to the attack.
- Turkey Ready to Open Airspace for Russian Aircraft Heading for Syria, Diplomat Says Sputnik 17 Jun 2022 -- Turkey is ready to open its national airspace for Russian aircraft heading for Syria, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev told Sputnik.
- Turkey Deports Thousands to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- Turkey is deporting thousands of Afghans despite an international outcry about the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban have been accused of human rights violations.
- Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on the 18th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Nur-Sultan, 15-16 June 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Jun 2022
- Astana talks: Parties reaffirm commitment to Syria's sovereignty, condemn Israel's aggression Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Participants at the 18th international summit on Syria in the Astana format have reaffirmed their strong commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and announced their firm opposition to Israeli's aggression and atrocities in the war-torn country, Syrian state news agency Sana reported Thursday.
- Astana Peace Process calls for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- The countries participating in the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
- Tehran, Damascus stress respect for Syria sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Iranian and Syrian delegates to the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
- UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria UNHCR 16 Jun 2022 -- In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide lifesaving humanitarian aid to northwest Syria from across the border with Türkiye will expire.
- Russia Has Warned Turkey That New Syria Op Would Lead to More Violence, May Prompt Separatism Sputnik 16 Jun 2022 -- Ankara earlier said that a new military operation in Syria's north was in the works, but not cast in stone. Turkey lambasted the lack of progress on establishing security in the region exhibited by its Syrian and Russian counterparts.
- Syria condemns Turkey's 'safe zone' plan, says will use all means to counter it Press TV 13 Jun 2022 -- Syria has denounced as "brutal aggression" Turkey's plans to establish a so-called safe zone in the occupied northern part of the war-ravaged country, saying they are part of Ankara's efforts to change the demographic population in the area.
- FM Lapid on Iranian terror attempts against Israelis abroad Israel MFA 13 Jun 2022 -- FM Lapid: I want to thank the Government of Turkey for the effort they're putting into protecting the lives of Israeli citizens. Tourism to Turkey is important to both our countries, but they also understand there are risks that should not be taken.
- Turkey, China See Opportunity In Central Asia After Moscow's Ukraine Invasion RFE/RL 12 Jun 2022 -- Since Moscow's February invasion of Ukraine, Central Asian governments have sought to limit their reliance on Russia and grapple with the economic fallout from economic sanctions that the Kremlin's war has brought to their region.
- NATO Chief Says Turkey's Concerns On Bids By Sweden, Finland 'Legitimate' RFE/RL 12 Jun 2022 -- NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said security concerns raised by Turkey in its opposition to alliance membership bids by Sweden and Finland are "legitimate" and said talks with Ankara on the matter would continue without a specific deadline.
- NATO Working With Turkey, Nordics to Address 'Legitimate' Concerns, Stoltenberg Says Sputnik 12 Jun 2022 -- NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday he is in contact with the leaders of Finland, Sweden and Turkey as he struggles to overcome Ankara's opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance.
- 'I'm Not Joking': Turkey's Erdogan Threatens Greece Over Alleged Arming of Aegean Islands Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- The two NATO members routinely clash over border-related issues, ranging from allegations of Ankara helping illegal migrants to cross into Greek territory to discord about Turkish oil and gas exploration in disputed Cypriot waters.
- Syria will stand firm against any Turkish onslaught on its territory: President Assad Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has once again rejected Turkish military operations in the occupied northern part of the country, saying government forces will directly confront the Ankara government's incursions and offensives wherever military facilities are present.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions following talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu, Ankara, June 8, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jun 2022
- Turkey-Russia Talks Make Little Progress on Ukraine Grain Shipments VOA 08 Jun 2022 -- Millions of tons of grain remain trapped in Ukraine as Russia continues its aggression against the country and world wheat prices soar.
- Turkey Sees Hope In UN Grain Export Plan As EU Again Accuses Russia Of Weaponizing Food RFE/RL 08 Jun 2022 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, has made progress toward accepting a plan that would restart Ukrainian grain shipments from its seaports to help stave off a looming global food crisis as EU officials again accused Moscow of weaponizing food.
- Turkey Reports 'Certain Progress' in Talks on Ukrainian Grain Exports Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- There is certain progress in the discussion among Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations on unblocking Ukrainian grain exports in the Black Sea thanks thanks to stakeholders having the will to resolve the crisis, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday.
- Future of Sweden's NATO Bid Questioned as Ruling Party Confirms Kurdish Deal as Valid Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- Turkey - a NATO member since 1952 with its second largest army, trailing only the US, has refused to accept Finland and Sweden, citing their support for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and the Kurdish militia (YPG), both of which are listed as terrorist organisations by Ankara.
- Turkey Likely to Launch New Military Operation in Northern Syria This Week, Reports Say Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- The Turkish armed forces are expected to launch a fifth counterterrorist operation in the northern Syrian areas near the cities of Tall Rifat and Manbij this week, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Wednesday, citing its correspondent reporting from the ground.
- Erdogan Wants Swedish Defence Minister Fired Over Party With Kurds - Report Sputnik 07 Jun 2022 -- Previously, Ankara blocked the NATO applications of Sweden and Finland , accusing the Nordic countries of harbouring and supporting autonomy-seeking Kurdish groups that Turkey blacklists as "terrorists".
- EU commissioner: Talks on Turkey's accession to EU stalled Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi says negotiations on Turkey's accession to the European Union have been stalled since Ankara has failed to comply with the bloc's standards on human rights.
- Turkish military convoy enters Syrian territory: Sources Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- A Turkish military convoy has reportedly crossed the common border into Syria, ignoring repeated warnings by Damascus for Ankara to respect the country's territorial integrity.
- Turkey's concerns on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids "legitimate": president People's Daily 04 Jun 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday told NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Turkey's security concerns on Sweden and Finland's intention to join the alliance were based on "just and legitimate" grounds, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
- NATO Chief Speaks With Turkish President About Finland, Sweden Joining Alliance RFE/RL 04 Jun 2022 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he has met with Finland's prime minister and spoken to Turkey's president as he seeks to overcome Ankara's opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance.
- Damascus: Turkey's aggressive threats violation of international law, sovereignty of Syria Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Syria has vehemently condemned Turkey's acts of aggression against the Arab country, saying Turkish forces incursions into its territory violate international law.
- Turkey attacks northern Syria again, injures six Syrian troops in defiance of concerns over threats to regional security Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Six Syrian troops have been injured near Tal Tamer town in al-Hasakah province, northern Syria, after the Turkish military bombarded the area with heavy artillery, according to local sources.
- Turkey's inflation rate soars to 73%, hits 23-year high Press TV 03 Jun 2022 -- Turkey's inflation rate has soared to some 73 percent year on year, unprecedented in over two decades, as Ankara grapples with increasing food and energy costs.
- Turkish dam building frenzy damns neighbors Press TV 03 Jun 2022 -- As other types of renewable power generation become cheaper and more widespread hydroelectric power projects are coming under increasing scrutiny. Yet for Turkey its dams are more than just a source of energy and revenue, Ankara's hydro projects are also potent levers of geopolitical pressure.
- Greek Forces on High Alert over Crisis with Turkey VOA 01 Jun 2022 -- Greece's armed forces are on high alert in the Eastern Aegean Sea as tensions escalate with Turkey. Officials have been responding to what they say are mounting provocations by Turkey's leadership.
- Erdogan Continues to Block NATO Bids of Sweden, Finland VOA 01 Jun 2022 -- The effort to bring Sweden and Finland into NATO remains stalled, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists that his country will exercise its authority to veto an expansion of the alliance.
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