Russia and Turkey

Putin and Erdoğan reach agreement on Black Sea

Putin and Erdoğan reach agreement on Black Sea

The presidents of Russia and Türkiye held a telephone conversation during which they discussed regional and global issues. Putin and Erdoğan paid special attention to the Ukrainian settlement and agreements concerning the Black Sea.

Turkish tourists to explore Ingushetia

Turkish tourists to explore Ingushetia

At the tourism and hospitality exhibition in Moscow, Ingushetia and Türkiye signed a cooperation agreement. Ingushetia will be included in the tourist routes in the North Caucasus.

Putin accepts invitation to visit Turkey

Putin accepts invitation to visit Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the invitation by Turkey, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “There is indeed an invitation from the Turkish president, and the Russian president has accepted this …

Putin-Erdogan phone talks date not set yet - Ankara

Putin-Erdogan phone talks date not set yet - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may hold a telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week, the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported. According to the newspaper, Erdogan may contact Putin this week. But …

VTB launches QR code payment for purchases in Turkey

VTB launches QR code payment for purchases in Turkey

VTB was the first among Russian banks to launch QR code payments for purchases in Turkey, the bank said on March 12. A buyer may pay for purchases at points of sale throughout the country by pointing the smart phone camera at the QR …

Dmitry Peskov comments on Russia-Turkey relations

Dmitry Peskov comments on Russia-Turkey relations

Russia and Turkey continue to cooperate in a variety of areas, and an intensive dialogue remains between the leadership of the two countries, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Relations between …

Lavrov and Fidan compare notes on Russian-Turkish relations

Lavrov and Fidan compare notes on Russian-Turkish relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidian held a meeting in Ankara. During a joint press conference following negotiations, the diplomats made statements. Sergey Lavrov stressed that …

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for visit

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Turkey's Ankara airport yesterday evening. Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Lavrov was about to leave for Turkey where he will hold talks …

Turkey expects Lavrov and Matviyenko in February - report

Turkey expects Lavrov and Matviyenko in February - report

Ankara is expecting visits by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko in the coming days, the Turkish TV channel A Haber reported, citing sources. "Lavrov will visit …