Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant gets transformers
They will transmit power to the distributor and from there to the country's power grid
Russia and Turkey
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.
Rusprodsoyuz: Türkiye is main supplier of tangerines to Russia
Turkish suppliers maintained primary position in Russia's tangerine import market through late 2025, accounting for nearly half of all shipments.
Türkiye’s natural gas demand reaches record 64 billion cubic meters annually
Türkiye's growing reliance on natural gas is underscored by figures released by the EPIAS exchange, showing demand approached 64 billion cubic meters last year.
Former Russian ambassador to Türkiye, Israel, and Kuwait passes away
The deceased diplomat is the author of several works on the history of international relations
Russia commits $9 billion in financing for Türkiye's Akkuyu NPP
Rosatom has agreed to provide $9 billion in financing for the construction of Türkiye's first nuclear power plant (NPP), Akkuyu, as announced by the Turkish side.
Moscow-Antalya flight diverts to Adana due to weather conditions
A Pegasus Airlines flight from Moscow to Antalya was unable to reach its destination due to bad weather.
Kremlin comments on Turkey's possible return of S-400
Russia’s S-400 air defense missile systems were not on the agenda of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ashgabat, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Media: Türkiye anticipates Vladimir Putin's visit from Russia in 2026
Turkish diplomatic sources indicate potential 2026 visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, though exact date remains undetermined.
Putin and Erdogan discuss highly sensitive issues - Peskov
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed highly sensitive issues during talks in Ashgabat, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, explaining why the talks went on for so long.
Erdogan says meeting with Putin in Ashgabat was 'fruitful'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as successful and fruitful. The two leaders agreed to hold a new meeting in the near future.
Putin and Erdogan meet in Ashgabat
Russian and Turkish presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting on the sidelines of the International Forum 'Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future' in Ashgabat.
Akkuyu NPP in Turkey to be built in time - Peskov
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom will timely put into operation the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Erdoğan states Türkiye's readiness to back Ukraine peace initiatives
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that Ankara is prepared to support diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Putin to meet leaders of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan in Ashgabat
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan during a visit to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Kremlin has announced.
