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Russia-US talks end in Istanbul

Russia-US talks end in Istanbul

The talks between the Russian and US delegations, held today in Istanbul, have ended. The meeting focused on the work of the Russian and American embassies in Washington and Moscow.

Armenia expresses readiness to open border with Turkey

Armenia expresses readiness to open border with Turkey

Armenia has completed the construction of the Margara checkpoint on its border with Turkey and is prepared to open it, Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan said. …

Russia and U.S. negotiating in Istanbul

Russia and U.S. negotiating in Istanbul

The meeting where Russian and U.S. delegations are expected to discuss embassy issues is underway at the Istanbul residence of the U.S. consul general. The talks kicked off at 10:00 a.m. local time (7:00 a.m. GMT) as scheduled. …

Ilham Aliyev congratulates Erdogan on his birthday

Ilham Aliyev congratulates Erdogan on his birthday

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday. The Azerbaijani President congratulated Erdoğan on his birthday, wishing him continued success in his presidential …

Russian and U.S. diplomats to meet in Istanbul

Russian and U.S. diplomats to meet in Istanbul

Russian and U.S. diplomats will hold a meeting in Istanbul on February 27 to discuss issues related to the operation of the two countries’ embassies, Russian Foreign Minister …

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 …

Erdogan reelected chair of Turkey’s ruling AK Party

Erdogan reelected chair of Turkey’s ruling AK Party

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was elected as chairperson of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) at the eighth grand congress of the party in Ankara. The Turkish president thanked the electorate of his party …

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 …

Earthquake hits Turkish capital

Earthquake hits Turkish capital

An earthquake has occurred in Ankara today. The recorded magnitude was 3 points, and the tremors were felt at the surface.