Shoigu and Akar discuss Idlib in phone conversation
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu discussed with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar the latest developments in Syria's Idlib province in a phone conversation, Turkey's Defense Ministry …
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Hulusi Akar: U.S. presents us new proposal on air and missile defense systems
The United States has presented Turkey a new proposal on the air and missile defense systems, Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said following the meeting with U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick …
Hulusi Akar: S-400s to possibly ensure security of Ankara and Istanbul
Russia's S-400 missile systems will possibly bolster security of the biggest Turkish cities, Ankara and Istanbul, Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar said in Washington. "S-400 missile systems …
Turkey opens center to manage operation in Syria
Turkey's defense minister and chief of general staff on Saturday inaugurated a center in southeastern Sanliurfa province that would manage possible military operation against terrorists east of the Euphrates River in Syria, Anadolu Agency …
Turkey discusses with US purchase of Russia’s S-400
Yesterday, the meeting of the acting US Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, and the Minister of National Defense of Turkey, Hulusi Akar, took place. The relevant message posted on the Pentagon website. As noted in the statement, in …
Turkey holding Kış 2019 military exercises in Kars
Turkey is holding large-scale international military exercises in its Kars province. The representatives of 15 countries are taking part in the military exercises titled 'Kış 2019' (Winter 2019). It was noted that …
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 …
PKK militants attack Turkish base in Iraq
At least 10 people were wounded when protesters attacked a Turkish military camp near Dohuk in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region on Saturday, burning two tanks and other vehicles, residents and Kurdish officials said, Daily Sabah …
Shoigu on Russia's meeting with Turkish delegation
Foreign and defence ministers from Russia and Turkey will discuss the United States' decision to withdraw troops from Syria at their meeting in Moscow, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said. The meeting comes …
Foreign and defense ministers of Russia and Turkey to meet in Moscow tomorrow
Foreign and defense ministers of Russia and Turkey will hold a meeting in Moscow tomorrow, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Turkey's Defense Ministry: Manbij roadmap moving forward
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that the Manbij roadmap in Syria is "moving forward slowly." "Manbij roadmap is moving forward even if slowly. We constantly remind our counterparts about …
Russian and Turkish defense chiefs discuss regional security
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar have held telephone negotiations, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the agency, the two ministers discussed the …
