Shoigu and Akar to discuss Syria in Ankara - media
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will make a visit to Ankara today upon the invitation of Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar. The ministers are expected to hold talks focused on the latest …
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Forty-eight military pilots detained in Ankara
Turkish police detained 48 air force pilots in Ankara in an anti-terror investigation into the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO). Four lieutenants, three colonels and four majors are among the detainees. The pilots are …
Turkish minister: Syria's Manbij operation to start at right time
Turkey’s counter-terrorist operation in Syria's Manbij will start at the right time, Turkey’s defense minister Hulusi Akar said. "The current Syrian problem areas are Manbij and east of the …
Turkey closely cooperating with Russia to implement accords in Syria’s Idlib
Turkey continues to cooperate closely with Russia to implement the agreements on the Syrian province of Idlib reached by the presidents of both countries in September last year, Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on …
Turkish delegation to arrive in Russia on December 29
A Turkish delegation, featuring Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, will visit Russia on December 29, spokesman for the Justice and Development Party Omer Celik …
Turkey preparing for new anti-terrorist operations in Syria
Turkish Armed Forces are ready for the beginning of new anti-terrorist operations in northern Syria against PYD/YPG, the Syrian wing of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the country's National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar …
Turkey ready for operation against Kurds in Syria
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Ankara had completed preparations for the operation against Kurds in Syria east of the Euphrates River. Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan …
Turkey declares Manbij and Euphrates operations
Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that Turkish army is preparing for a military operation in Syria. "Now we have Manbij and the east of the Euphrates in front of us. We are working intensively on this …
Turkish Defense Ministry: crashed helicopter's pilots try to prevent civilian deaths
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that the pilots of the helicopter, which crushed on a street in Istanbul's Sancaktepe neighborhood, did everything possible to prevent civilian deaths. The Turkish minister …
What does Turkey try to achieve in Syria?
Russia and Turkey agreed to continue working together to ensure stability in Syrian cities of Idlib and Tell Rifaat
Turkish, Russian ministers discuss Idlib, Tal Rifaat
Turkish and Russian defense ministers discussed latest situation in Syria's norhwestern Idlib and Tal Rifaat in a phone conversation on Saturday, according to Turkish official sources, Anadolu agency reported. The sources who spoke …
Sergei Shoigu and Hulusi Akar discuss situation in Idlib
Russia's Defense minister Sergei Shoigu and Turkey's minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar have discussed further work on the Idlib demilitarized zone and the situation in Syria in Sochi. …
Zakir Hasanov expresses condolences over explosion at Turkish ammunition depot
Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov sent letters of condolences to Turkey's Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar and Chief of the General Staff, Army General Yasar …
Turkish, Russian defense ministers discuss Syria
Turkey's national defense minister met on Saturday with his Russian counterpart in Istanbul ahead of a four-way Syria summit to be held in the city on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reports. Turkey's Hulusi Akar and Russia's …
Turkey to receive two F-35 jets in spring - media
Two more Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets will be delivered to Turkey from the United States in March next year, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. Akar said the F-35 programme was …
Turkey to start installing S-400 systems in a year
The installation of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in Turkey will begin in October 2019, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. He also said that personnel would be sent to Russia to receive training …
"Turkey not to allow new 'state' to be established near its borders"
Turkey's defense minister Hulusi Akar said that the country stands for preserving Syria’s territorial integrity. Speaking at Anadolu Agency’s Editors’ Desk, Akar noted that the country will …
Russian defense minister to visit Turkey
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit Turkey on October 27, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said, adding that he expects to hold talks with Shoigu. "Most heavy weapons and …
The military operation will not take place in Idlib
Sergey Shoigu signed with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar a Memorandum of Understanding on Stabilization of the Situation in Idlib
Hulusi Akar meets with new US Syria envoy Jeffrey in Ankara
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with newly-appointed U.S. Special Representative in Syria James Jeffrey on Tuesday in Ankara to discuss developments in Syria, Daily Sabah reports. The two were …
