War in Iran will trigger food crisis - Ambassador
Turkish Ambassador to Moscow Tanju Bilgiç warned that the ongoing conflict between Iran, the USA, and Israel poses a serious threat to global food supplies
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Russia boosts corn exports to Türkiye sevenfold
Since the beginning of the year, Russian corn exports to the Turkish market have reached 360,000 tons, a figure that is seven times higher than that of the previous year.
Russian pipeline gas supplies to Türkiye decrease at the beginning of 2026
In January, Russia delivered 3% less gas to Türkiye via TurkStream and Blue Stream than in the same month in 2025.
Lavrov, Fidan discuss war in the Middle East
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is ready to mediate between the parties in the Middle East crisis
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses latest developments surrounding Iran with Turkish Ambassador
On Wednesday, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Moscow. Their discussions focused on the situation surrounding Iran.
Maria Zakharova to Vestnik Kavkaza: Türkiye remains one of Russia's important partners
Answering the question of Vestnik Kavkaza, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova spoke about the tasks facing the new Russian ambassador to Ankara.
Antalya expects 145,000 Russian tourists per week this summer
The tourist flow from Russia to Antalya this summer may increase by 3%, with the airport expected to welcome approximately 145,000 Russian guests weekly.
Türkiye announces number of marriages between Turkish citizens and Russian women
According to Turkish authorities, 1,630 Russian women married Turkish citizens
Putin appoints Vershinin Russia's Ambassador to Türkiye
Sergey Vershinin, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has been appointed Russia's new Ambassador to Türkiye.
Türkiye and Abkhazia top spring destinations for travelers on 100,000 ruble budget
Türkiye and Abkhazia have emerged as the most popular spring travel destinations for tourists seeking vacations within a 100,000-ruble budget, according to industry data.
Russian Prosecutor General arrives in Türkiye
During the trip, he will meet with the heads of relevant Turkish agencies
Kremlin takes note of Turkish statement on nuclear weapons
Russia has taken note of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s statement that Ankara could enter a nuclear arms race if Tehran acquired such weapons, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia-Turkey relation reach strategic partnership level - Ivanov
Relations between Russia and Turkey have reached a level of strategic partnership, Russia’s Charge d’Affaires Alexey Ivanov said.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant gets transformers
They will transmit power to the distributor and from there to the country's power grid
Russian gas exports via Turkish Stream rise by 11 percent
In January, Russia increased gas exports to Europe via the Turkish Stream pipeline by 11% year-on-year to 1.73 bln cubic meters, according to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas.
Record grain harvest from Ulyanovsk shipped to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye
Following a record harvest, the Ulyanovsk region is boosting grain exports to Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Türkiye, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia. The first cargo ships have already departed for the Caspian Sea.
Russian Consulate General confirms body found in Bosphorus identified as Svechnikov
The Russian Consulate General in Istanbul confirmed that a male body found in the sea in Istanbul’s Besiktas district has been identified as Nikolai Svechnikov, a Russian swimmer who went missing in August 2025, during the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race.
Armenia to ask Russia to remove border guards from Akhurik checkpoint
Armenian authorities are planning to remove Russian border guards from the Akhurik border checkpoint on the border with Türkiye in the near future, Armenian media outlets reported citing a source in diplomatic circles.
Türkiye’s holiday destination marks another record year
Türkiye’s leading holiday destination Antalya ended 2025 with a new visitor record, welcoming a total of 17.12 million tourists, according to Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
Akkuyu NPP first power unit to be launched in 2026
The first power unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is 95% complete, Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said on Kanal 7.