February 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News

No: 61, 28 February 2023, Press Release Regarding the Participation of H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Feb 2023
2.5 million children in Türkiye need urgent humanitarian assistance, says UNICEF Executive Director, following two-day visit to Türkiye UNICEF 28 Feb 2023 -- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell today concluded a two-day visit to Türkiye, where she met with children and families affected by the powerful earthquakes that hit southeast Türkiye and northern Syria earlier this month.
Turkish Foreign Minister Says Ankara Still Unable to Approve Sweden's NATO Application Sputnik 27 Feb 2023 -- Turkiye is still unable to approve Sweden's accession to NATO at this stage as Stockholm has not fully implemented its agreements with Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday.
DOD Delivers Field Hospital to Turkey DoD News 27 Feb 2023 -- At the request of the government of Turkey, United States Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen worked around the clock to deliver an emergency field hospital from the continental United States to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Feb. 22, as part of the United States' continuing commitment to assist survivors of the catastrophic earthquake.
New Earthquake in Turkey Kills 1, Injures 110 VOA 27 Feb 2023 -- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey on Monday, killing one person, injuring at least 110, and causing a number of already-damaged buildings to collapse.
Syria: EU organises airlifts with humanitarian aid to earthquake survivors European Commission 26 Feb 2023 -- In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region, a large number of people have lost their homes and livelihoods, who are therefore in need of emergency assistance.
Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 26 Feb 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
WFP Executive Director shocked by apocalyptic devastation across Turkiye and Syria during visit, calls for global support WFP 25 Feb 2023 -- The Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, has concluded a visit to the earthquake affected region of Hatay in southern Türkiye where he witnessed first-hand the incomprehensible devastation caused by the earthquake that struck on 6 February. With some 18 million people affected across southern Türkiye and northwest Syria, tens of thousands of lives have been lost, and millions upon millions of people have lost their homes, livelihoods and assets.
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake passes 50,000 Press TV 25 Feb 2023 -- Turkey has launched its homes rebuilding drive for its 1.5 million citizens that are left homeless in the aftermath of the devastating tremors that jolted both Turkey and Syria earlier this month, leaving behind a death toll of more than 50,000.
Erdogan holds phone talks with Russian, Ukrainian presidents People's Daily 25 Feb 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held phone talks respectively with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts on Friday, the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Head of State has phone conversation with President of Türkiye President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2023
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Situation in Ukraine, Istanbul Agreements Sputnik 24 Feb 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine, and the implementation of Istanbul agreements on the export of grain from Ukraine and the supply of food and fertilizers from Russia, the Kremlin said on Friday.
U.S. Department of Defense Delivers Field Hospital to Türkiye US Navy 24 Feb 2023 -- At the request of the government of Türkiye, United States Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen worked around the clock to deliver an emergency field hospital from the continental United States to Incirlik Air Base in Türkiye, Feb. 22, 2023, as part of the United States' continuous commitment to assist survivors of the catastrophic earthquake.
Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 24 Feb 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Syria-Türkiye earthquakes: Food, shelter and medicines among latest aid deliveries UN News 23 Feb 2023 -- Aid continues to roll into northwest Syria, with 53 trucks crossing from southern Türkiye on Thursday, the UN reported in its latest update on response to the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries on 6 February.
Support for Libyan Elections US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2023 -- "Today, the United States hosted the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, and senior officials from Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Türkiye, the UAE, and the UK, to discuss the Libyan people's demand for presidential and parliamentary elections."
U.S. Central Command supports humanitarian assistance, disaster relief efforts in Syria and Türkiye CENTCOM 22 Feb 2023 -- To support ongoing U.S. assistance led by the U.S. Agency for International Development, CENTCOM moved U.S. military tents from Bahrain to Incirlik Air Base in Türkiye for onward movement to affected areas in Syria and Türkiye.
UN humanitarian delegation visits northwest Syria as earthquake response continues UN News 22 Feb 2023 -- A total of 282 United Nations trucks transporting aid for earthquake victims in northwest Syria have passed through three border crossings with Turkiye over the past two weeks, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday.
After Earthquake, Some Syrian War Refugees Look Beyond Turkey VOA 22 Feb 2023 -- As Turkey reels under the immediate humanitarian and the long-term economic burdens of the deadly February 6 earthquake, one group of people feels pressured to consider leaving the country.
Türkiye expects Sweden's "positive steps" despite U.S. push for rapid NATO accession People's Daily 21 Feb 2023 -- Turkish foreign minister on Monday reaffirmed Ankara's demands for more Swedish steps over its security concerns despite U.S. pushes for Sweden and Finland's rapid accession into NATO.
Earthquake relief: NATO Allies and partners airlift tents to Türkiye NATO 21 Feb 2023 -- A C-17 heavy cargo aircraft on Tuesday (21 February 2023) arrived at Incirlik airport in Türkiye carrying 500 tents for hundreds of people displaced by the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye in February.
1.5 million now homeless in Türkiye after quake disaster, warn UN development experts UN News 21 Feb 2023 -- As the death toll from the 6 February earthquake disaster topped 41,000 in Türkiye, UN development experts said on Tuesday that 1.5 million people have been made homeless in the south of the country, where at least 500,000 new homes will need to be built.
Blinken Urges NATO Expansion During Visit to Turkey VOA 20 Feb 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit Monday in Ankara that the Biden administration supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. He also expressed confidence that both Sweden and Finland will soon join the NATO alliance.
Fresh Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Killing 3 VOA 20 Feb 2023 -- Another earthquake struck the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least three people and coming two weeks after the area was devastated by a massive quake that left nearly 45,000 people dead.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish President Erdogan US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Deniz Kilislioglu of NTV US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023
Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery UN News 20 Feb 2023 -- Two weeks after the devastating earthquakes, the UN and partners continue to scale-up cross-border aid delivery from Türkiye into northwest Syria, including through a new entry point, the UN Spokesperson said on Monday.
Death toll in Türkiye exceeds 40,000 after earthquakes People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye on Feb. 6 has risen to 40,642, the country's disaster agency said Saturday.
Search and rescue work to end as quake-hit Türkiye moves to shelter homeless People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- Turkish authorities have almost completed search and rescue work nearly two weeks after massive earthquakes that claimed more than 40,000 lives in the country, a Turkish disaster agency said Sunday.
Earthquake Response, NATO Expansion on Agenda as Blinken Visits Turkey VOA 19 Feb 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting Monday with Turkish leaders in Ankara, with Turkey's recovery from a devastating earthquake and its position as a necessary vote for expanding NATO among the top agenda items.
Earthquake relief: NATO temporary housing containers depart for Türkiye NATO 19 Feb 2023 -- A merchant vessel carrying the first 600 of over 1,000 containers of NATO temporary housing for Türkiye left the port of Taranto, Italy, on Sunday evening (19 February 2023).
WFP reaches half a million earthquake-affected people in Syria and Türkiye, and replenishes stocks in Northwest Syria WFP 17 Feb 2023 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has stepped up its emergency response to support victims of the devastating earthquake in Syria and Türkiye, providing emergency food assistance to nearly half a million quake-affected people in the two countries through hot meals, emergency ready-to-eat food packages and family food rations.
China dials up propaganda over Turkish rescue effort; Taiwan also sends team Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2023 -- China has been ramping up propaganda around its rescue mission to help victims of the devastating earthquake that hit regions of Turkey and Syria earlier this month that killed at least 42,000 people.
Stoltenberg: 'Time Is Now' for Turkey to Approve Finland, Sweden Joining NATO VOA 16 Feb 2023 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday "the time is now to ratify both Finland and Sweden" as new members of the alliance.
Secretary General: NATO stands with Türkiye, working to deploy shelters and tents NATO 16 Feb 2023 -- In a visit to Ankara on Thursday (16 February 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg offered NATO's deepest condolences to the Turkish people and all those affected by the devastating earthquakes of 6 February. He conveyed this message of solidarity in meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan and Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.
NATO Chief Pledges Support for Earthquake-Hit Turkey VOA 16 Feb 2023 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg was in the Turkish capital, Ankara, Thursday in a show of solidarity following last week's earthquake that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria.
Press conference with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu NATO 16 Feb 2023
UN launches $1 billion appeal to scale-up aid operations in Türkiye UN News 16 Feb 2023 -- The United Nations on Thursday launched a $1 billion appeal for Türkiye to assist more than five million people affected by the cataclysmic earthquakes last week, the largest to hit the country in a century.
UN issues call for $1 billion to help millions of people in Türkiye affected by devastating quakes UNOCHA 16 Feb 2023 -- The United Nations today launched a three-month flash appeal for US$1 billion for Türkiye so that humanitarian agencies can help more than 5 million people affected by last week's cataclysmic earthquakes — the largest to hit the country in a century — in support of the Government-led response.
Muslims Rush to Aid Turkey, Syria VOA 16 Feb 2023 -- As the number of people killed by the February 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria keeps rising, so do the funding and donations from different parts of the world aimed at assisting survivors.
Armenia's foreign minister on landmark visit to Turkey to normalize ties Press TV 15 Feb 2023 -- Armenian foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan made a rare visit to Turkey on Wednesday, underlining a desire to "make peace" with the estranged neighbor in the wake of a devastating quake.
Blinken Heads to Germany, Turkey, Greece Amid Ukraine War, Quake Relief VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Germany, Turkey and Greece February 16-22 ahead of the February 24 anniversary of Russia's invasion in Ukraine, and as Turkey continues its rescue operations after powerful quakes brought devastation to the NATO country last week.
US Army helicopters support USAID in Türkiye Army News 15 Feb 2023 -- Two U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters delivered 40,000 pounds of humanitarian aid from Incirlik Air Base to Elbistan and Pazarcik, Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2023.
Death Toll in Turkey and Syria from Earthquake Tops 41,000 VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from last week's powerful earthquake has now risen above 41,000, but a handful of people are still being rescued from the rubble.
Powerful Earthquakes Shake Political Fortunes in Turkey, Syria VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- Last week's disastrous earthquakes have shaken the political fortunes of leaders in Turkey and Syria, analysts say. Some see a possible accelerated path to regime normalization for pariah Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while an onslaught of criticism has engulfed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling into question his re-election bid.
Türkiye's quake death toll exceeds 35,000, as intensifying diplomacy helps mend ties between foes People's Daily 15 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from last week's powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye rose to 35,418 on Tuesday, while intensifying diplomacy between Türkiye and its previous foes helps further ease their ties.
Facts about Türkiye, Syria quake: Death toll tops 35,000, int'l aid continues People's Daily 14 Feb 2023 -- The following are the latest facts about quake-hit Trkiye and Syria.
Death toll tops 31,000 one week after Türkiye's quakes People's Daily 14 Feb 2023 -- Rescue teams in Trkiye slowed down search efforts for quake victims on Monday, one week after the devastating earthquake that has so far killed at least 31,643 people in the country.
728th AMS, 39th OSS support Türkiye earthquake relief deliveries US Air Force 13 Feb 2023 -- Since Department of Defense support to U.S. Agency for International Development for earthquake relief to Türkiye began, the 728th Air Mobility Squadron has offloaded 5,764 tons of equipment and supplies from aircraft in coordination with 39th Operational Support Squadron, as of Feb. 12.
Facts about Türkiye, Syria quake: Death toll tops 33,000, int'l aid continues People's Daily 13 Feb 2023 -- The following are the latest facts about quake-hit Trkiye and Syria.
Massive earthquakes kill over 30,000 in Türkiye, Syria as incredible rescues still bring hope People's Daily 13 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from the twin earthquakes that rocked Trkiye and Syria on Feb. 6 has climbed to 29,605 and 1,414 respectively as of Sunday evening.
Read-out of the call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan European Commission 12 Feb 2023
Facts about Türkiye, Syria quake: Death toll tops 23,000, int'l teams continue rescue efforts People's Daily 12 Feb 2023 -- The following are the latest facts about quake-hit Trkiye and Syria.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll to top 50,000, UN warns Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from the calamitous earthquake in Turkey and Syria will "double or more" from its current level, which is now close to thirty thousand, the United Nations emergency relief coordinator has warned.
WHO says almost 26 million people affected by deadly Turkey-Syria quake, as death toll nears 30,000 Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- The World Health Organization says around 26 million people have been affected by the deadly and devastating earthquake that has hit Turkey and neighboring Syria.
Türkiye-Armenia border gate reopens after 30 years for quake aid People's Daily 12 Feb 2023 -- A border gate between Türkiye and Armenia has been opened for the first time in 30 years for the passage of humanitarian assistance for victims of the devastating earthquakes hitting southern Türkiye, the state-run Anadolu News Agency reported Saturday.
WHO announces $43 million appeal to scale up response in Syria and Turkiye UN News 12 Feb 2023 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $43 million appeal to support earthquake response in Syria and Türkiye, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Sunday.
Armenia Sends Humanitarian Aid Through Long-Closed Border To Earthquake-Stricken Turkey RFE/RL 11 Feb 2023 -- Armenia has sent humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Turkey across the long-closed border separating the two historic enemies, the government in Yerevan said.
Unified DoD Efforts Supporting Türkiye US Navy 11 Feb 2023 -- Marines and Sailors from Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), commanded by Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, operating under U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) and U.S. Sixth Fleet arrived at Incirlik Air Base in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, Feb. 9.
Some Turkish Quake Survivors Rescued From Rubble, but Hopes for More Fade VOA 10 Feb 2023 -- The prospect of rescuing more people in Turkey and Syria — trapped under the rubble four days after the 7.8 magnitude and the 7.5 magnitude earthquakes — is fading, but on Friday several survivors were pulled from the ruins in Hatay province in Turkey's south, including a woman and her 6-month-old daughter.
WHO sends health supplies to reach 400 000 people impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic WHO 10 Feb 2023
Turkey-Syria quake: Death toll passes 23,700 as Erdogan admits rescue efforts were slow Press TV 10 Feb 2023 -- The number of victims of the devastating earthquake on Friday exceeded 23,700 people, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted that the rescue teams' response to the massive earthquakes in the south of the country was not as fast as the government expected.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2023
U.S. Assistance to Emergency Earthquake Response Efforts in Türkiye and Syria US Dept. of State 09 Feb 2023 -- The February 6th earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria have devastated millions. Within hours of the first quake, the United States, at the direction of President Biden, quickly mobilized federal agencies and partners to urgently provide life-saving assistance in close coordination with our Turkish Allies and partner organizations in Syria.
Death toll tops 21,000 from Turkey-Syria quake as hopes for survivors fade Press TV 09 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from this week's massive earthquakes and aftershocks in Syria and Turkey has surpassed 21,000, as hopes for finding survivors trapped are fading.
Rescue Crews Search for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria as Death Toll Surpasses 20,000 VOA 09 Feb 2023 -- Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria raced against time Thursday and a lack of equipment to find survivors buried in the rubble of buildings toppled by powerful earthquakes that struck the region Monday and left more than 20,000 people dead so far.
Death toll surpasses 12,000 as quake relief in Türkiye, Syria enters 3rd day People's Daily 09 Feb 2023 -- The number of fatalities from Monday's devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria has surpassed 12,000, as chances have become smaller to find more survivors in cold weather before the golden 72 hours are over.
Transcript of Special Briefing on Operation Dost (February 08, 2023) India MEA 09 Feb 2023
Operation Dost India MEA 08 Feb 2023 -- Following the massive earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had directed that all possible assistance be extended to the affected people.
Delaware base supports earthquake response efforts in Turkiye US Air Force 08 Feb 2023 -- Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, provided support to response efforts in Turkiye following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has had devastating impacts in Turkiye and Syria.
CENTCOM Prepares to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts CENTCOM 08 Feb 2023 -- The following statement is attributable to General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command:
U.S. Aids Turkey After Devastating Quakes DoD News 08 Feb 2023 -- The U.S. — including the Defense Department — has multiple efforts underway to provide assistance to Turkey following devastating earthquakes, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today.
Rescuers Search for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey, Syria as Death Toll Nears 12,000 VOA 08 Feb 2023 -- Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria raced against time Wednesday and a lack of equipment to find survivors buried in the rubble of buildings toppled by powerful earthquakes that struck the region Monday and left about 12,000 people dead.
Türkiye declares state emergency for quake-affected provinces People's Daily 08 Feb 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared Tuesday a three-month state of emergency in 10 provinces of Trkiye hit by massive quakes.
Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn UN News 07 Feb 2023 -- The full scale of the multiple earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria is still unfolding, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they stressed the critical need to step up search and rescue efforts for victims and ensure that lifesaving aid reaches all those who need it.
Crews Race to Find Survivors as Turkey-Syria Quake Toll Climbs VOA 07 Feb 2023 -- Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria raced against the cold early Wednesday to find survivors buried in the rubble of buildings toppled by powerful earthquakes that struck the region Monday and left more than 7,700 people dead.
NATO Allies and partners come to Türkiye's aid following devastating earthquakes NATO 07 Feb 2023 -- More than 1,400 emergency response personnel from more than twenty NATO Allies and partners - including invitees Finland and Sweden - are deploying to Türkiye, helping to respond to the devastating earthquakes which struck the country on 6 February.
President of Ukraine had a phone call with the President of Türkiye President of Ukraine 07 Feb 2023
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar DoD 06 Feb 2023
UN agencies launch emergency response after devastating Türkiye and Syria quakes UN News 06 Feb 2023 -- After a massive earthquake hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, prompting fears of a humanitarian crisis, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those still believed to be buried under the rubble. The initial 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to Gaziantep, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later.
Powerful Earthquake Kills More Than 3,700 in Turkey, Syria VOA 06 Feb 2023 -- A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide parts of Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 3,400 people, with more residents believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Countries Worldwide Mobilize Aid Following Earthquake in Turkey, Syria VOA 06 Feb 2023 -- Countries around the world are rushing to send rescue workers, equipment and aid after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday.
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Erdogan of Türkiye The White House 06 Feb 2023
Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2023
Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 06 Feb 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan Accuses Western Countries of Trying to Influence Turkey's Presidential Election Sputnik 05 Feb 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday accused Western counties of trying to influence the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the country scheduled to take place on May 14.
Terrorist Groups 'Laying Mines' on Sweden's Path to NATO Membership, Turkey Says Sputnik 04 Feb 2023 -- Terrorist organizations are blocking Sweden's path to NATO membership, with Stockholm deliberately stepping on these "mines," although the country could resolve this issue at will, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
Remarks by U.S. Department of the Treasury's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson in Türkiye US Treasury 03 Feb 2023 -- While in Istanbul, Türkiye, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson met with the Banks Association of Turkey to discuss the implementation of international sanctions on Russia for its war against Ukraine.
State Dept: Biden White House Backs Sale of F-16s to Turkey But Congress Must Be Onboard Sputnik 03 Feb 2023 -- The US State Department supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, but Congress has to also be on board since it is not solely up to the department to decide on the issue, spokesperson Ned Price said.
US senators say no F-16 upgrades for Turkey if it blocks NATO bid of Finland, Sweden Press TV 02 Feb 2023 -- US senators have warned the Turkish government that if it wants upgrades for its F-16 jet fighters, Ankara must agree with the NATO bids of Finland and Sweden.
Turkey summons ambassadors of nine Western countries over consulate closures Press TV 02 Feb 2023 -- Turkey summoned on Thursday ambassadors of nine countries to demand an explanation in the wake of a decision by the countries to temporarily shut diplomatic missions and issue security alerts following desecration of the Holy Qur'an across Europe.
Ankara Says West Waging 'Psychological War' Against Turkey by Closing Istanbul Consulates Sputnik 02 Feb 2023 -- The United States and other Western countries are waging a "psychological war" against Turkey by closing their consulates in Istanbul amid US warnings about possible terrorist attacks there, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Thursday.
Turkey Opposes Entry of Military Vessels Into Black Sea Sputnik 01 Feb 2023 -- Turkey opposes the entry of new military vessels into the Black Sea and the proliferation of armed conflicts in the region, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.
Turkey says it does not support Sweden's NATO bid over Quran sacrilege Press TV 01 Feb 2023 -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has a positive view of Finland's request to join NATO, but he will not support Sweden's proposal amid tensions over the sacrilege of the Holy Quran.
Turkish President Says Ankara 'Positive' About Finland's NATO Membership Bid Sputnik 01 Feb 2023 -- Turkey is positive about Finland's membership in NATO but cannot approve Sweden's bid as long as the Swedish authorities allow protesters to desecrate the Quran under police protection, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Sweden Took No Concrete Steps Towards Fulfilling Obligations on NATO Accession, Ankara Says Sputnik 01 Feb 2023 -- Turkey does not see concrete steps from Sweden with regards to fulfilling its obligations to Ankara on the country's accession to NATO, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.

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