Russia, China support maintaining lifting of sanctions against Iran
Russia, China, and Pakistan have spoken out in favor of maintaining the lifting of sanctions against Iran
sanctions against Turkey
Erdogan urges Trump to lift sanctions hindering F-35s purchases
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Turkish leader urged Trump to lift sanctions that …
U.S. preparing sanctions against Turkey over Syrian Kurds
The U.S. senators introduced bipartisan legislation that would impose sanctions on Turkey, citing concerns over military action by that country or groups that it backs, in northern Syria. The legislation was introduced in the hope the …
Turkey to be removed from sanctions on Gazprombank
Turkey has submitted a request to the United States to be removed from sanctions imposed previously against Gazprombank, the U.S. is considering it, …
Türkiye calls for lifting sanctions on companies operating in nuclear sector
The Turkish Minister of Energy has announced the need to lift sanctions on companies operating in the nuclear sector. According to him, the sanctions are holding back technological progress.
Türkiye convinces U.S. to ease anti-Russia sanctions
Türkiye and the United States have agreed that Washington will first inform Ankara before imposing sanctions against local companies suspected of circumventing sanctions against Russia, Hürriyet columnist Hande Fırat said. …
U.S. puts pressure on Turkey over ties with Russia
The United States reported that Turkey is facing threat of sanctions due to increasing its mutual trade with Russia. "Our sincere hope is to avoid a scenario in which a Turkish company is sanctioned, …
Trade with Russia may lead to sanctions against Turkey
The US may impose restrictions on Ankara because of Russia. Turkey may become the subject of sanctions for trade cooperation with Moscow, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Brian Nelson said. Speaking in Istanbul, …
Turkey may be sanctioned if moves closer to Russia - report
A U.S. official said that if Turkey were to enter into a formal economic partnership with Russia, Washington would consider recommending Western companies withdraw or decrease their economic ties with Ankara, Politico writes. “We …
U.S. suggested Turkey transfer Russia's S-400 to Ukraine
The United States has informally raised with Turkey the unlikely possibility of sending its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to Ukraine to help it fight Russian forces, according to three sources familiar with the matter. U.S. …
US imposes sanctions on Turkish, Georgian and Chinese companies
The US authorities are imposing sanctions on companies from China, Georgia and Turkey, as their actions run counter to the interests of the country's foreign policy. "These 37 organizations have been identified by the US …
Erdogan: Turkey to succeed in 'economic war of independence'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a tight interest rate policy will not lower inflation and vowed Turkey will succeed in its “economic war of independence.” Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, Erdogan said he …
EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over unauthorized drilling
The Council of the European Union has prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year. With a decision shared with the public on November 11, the Council of the EU has announced that the …
U.S. to impose more sanctions, should Ankara keep buying weapons from Russia
The U.S. will impose additional unilateral sanctions against Turkey if it continues procuring weapon systems and vehicles from Russia, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland stated Wednesday. "We …
U.S. State Dept says policy on S-400 unchanged
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to speak with his Turkish counterpart, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, in the coming days, State Department spokesman Ned Price said while reiterating that American policy opposing …
US anti-Turkey sanctions to affect negatively NATO
The United States has decided to sanction its NATO ally Turkey. Under pressure from the US Congress, President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the Turkish Defense Industry Authority as part of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). "The sanctions in connection with Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems will negatively affect joint activities within NATO, Ankara expects Washington to revise this decision," the head of the republic’s defense ministry, Hulusi Akar said
Cavusoglu: Turkey not to turn back on S-400S purchase despite U.S. sanctions
Turkey will not turn back on its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems and will take reciprocal steps after evaluating the U.S. sanctions imposed because of the acquisition, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on …
Erdogan: U.S. attacks Turkey's sovereignty
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioned the U.S.' alliance with Turkey following the former's decision to impose sanctions on the latter over the purchase of S-400 missiles. Reminding the bond between the two …
Ilham Aliyev slams U.S. sanctions against Turkey
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has rejected a U.S. decision to impose sanctions against Turkey over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system, calling it "unacceptable,” a senior official said Monday. …
U.S. Congress urges to punish Turkey for contacts with Russia
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal critic of the Turkish government in recent years, has repeated his wish to see Turkey sanctioned over its purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems in an article he penned for the …
