On 3 May 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Turkey of having "double standards" by welcoming Russian tourists while attempting to act as an intermediary between Russia and Ukraine in order to end the war.

Mar 8, 2024 · ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a peace summit between the two countries.

Mar 3, 2022 · Russia’s outsize impact on Turkish interests means Ankara is sticking to a middle ground on the war in Ukraine. How has Turkey responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Aug 28, 2024 · As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to drag on, much is uncertain about its eventual end. But one thing that is clear—and that may greatly influence how the war ends and the regional landscape afterward—is Turkey’s critical role in …

Jul 8, 2023 · Ukraine deserves to have NATO membership, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia said it was closely watching.

Mar 5, 2024 · An expanded defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey has great potential to secure the Black Sea and help bolster NATO's efforts in the region.

Mar 17, 2022 · Turkey has positioned itself with great care to be the go-between with Russia and Ukraine - and this seems to be paying off. On Thursday afternoon, President Vladimir Putin rang the Turkish...

Dec 12, 2024 · Turkey should aim to be a key actor in post-war Ukraine reconstruction as well as rebuilding its defense industrial base. Such an approach will both serve a more sustainable settlement and Turkey’s desire to be a key regional power.

Jun 22, 2023 · Following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, Turkey and Ukraine have discovered shared geopolitical interests in Black Sea security.

Mar 8, 2024 · Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian...