Türkiye monitors Black Sea security - Ankara
Turkey is actively implementing measures to address emerging threats in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported.
Russia and Turkey
Ankara extends gas agreements with Moscow for one year
Turkey finalised a one-year extension of its two expiring gas import contracts with Russia that total 22 bcm, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
Another Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea
The tanker Midvolga 2, en route from Russia to Georgia carrying a cargo of sunflower oil, came under attack 80 miles off the coast of Turkey, the republic’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported.
Gazprom discussing extension of gas contracts with Turkey
Gazprom is discussing gas contracts with its Turkish partners and the possibility of extending them into next year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
November 2025 in photos: New Year at GUM, the "City of Living Stories," and autumn scenes
What were the highlights of November 2025? The month featured Victory Day in Azerbaijan, the opening of an open-air museum on Red Square, and the "Azerbaijani Quarter" in Kahramanmaraş. Here are Vestnik Kavkaza's selections for the best photos of the month.
Turkish confectionery exports to Russia reach historic high
Russian imports of Turkish sweets have achieved unprecedented levels, with October deliveries growing 23% year-over-year to establish a new historical record.
Türkiye reports emergency on tanker heading to Novorossiysk
A fire broke out on a Gambian-flagged tanker en route to the Russian port of Novorossiysk off the coast of Türkiye, with authorities attributing the blaze to an "external force." Rescue operations are currently underway.
Turkish Foreign Ministry reports on Naryshkin's visit to Ankara
The head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service visited the republic on Thursday
Turkish lemon exports to Russia resumes with record
Exports reached their highest level since late 2022, approaching $15 mln
Turkey to continue buying gas from Russia - Alparslan Bayraktar
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has reaffirmed that Turkey will continue purchasing natural gas from Russia.
Türkiye seeks to resume Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed hope that direct peace talks between Moscow and Kiev will be held in Istanbul, his press service said.
Kremlin thanks Turkey for Its role in Ukrainian settlement
Moscow is grateful to Ankara for its willingness to provide a platform to continue the Ukraine settlement process, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Türkiye to offer Russia to resume 'grain deal'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he plans to raise the issue of resuming the grain corridor agreements during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Monday.
Russia maintains leading position in tourist flow to Turkey
Nearly 6.4 million Russian tourists have visited Turkey since the start of the year, confirming Russia's leading position in the tourist flow to the country.
Russia increases gas exports to Turkey by 16%
In January-September 2025, Turkey has imported 16 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas via two pipelines, representing a 16% year-on-year increase in Russia's exports over the first three quarters.
Direct Sochi-Alanya flights to launch in December
IrAero Airlines is launching a direct flight from Sochi to Alanya soon.
Russia and Türkiye discuss situation in energy markets
Russian and Turkish deputy foreign ministers have held consultations in Ankara addressing multiple bilateral issues, including energy market conditions.
Russia-Turkey trade and economic ties developing steadily - MFA
Russia and Turkey have not yet resolved all issues related to mutual settlements affected by sanctions, Russia's charge d'affaires ad interim in Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on the sidelines of the 16th Asian Conference of the Valdai …
Russia sees 12% growth in Turkish tourist arrivals
Tourist traffic from Türkiye to Russia increased by 12% year-on-year during the July-September period.
Türkiye, Abkhazia most popular foreign travel destinations among Russians
Since the beginning of the year, 24 trips abroad were made by Russians, this is 1.6 mln more than the previous year
