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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered important remarks during the Istanbul Energy Forum held at the Istanbul Congress Center. Key highlights from Erdoğan’s speech: “Türkiye’s goal is to be among the top 3 in renewable energy in Europe, and the top 9 in the world by 2025. Türkiye has the potential to become one of the world’s leading energy trade hubs with 7 natural gas pipelines, 2 floating LNG terminals, and 15 entry points. Without valuing humanity and the environment, the global economy cannot prosper, energy security cannot be ensured, and world peace cannot be achieved. Türkiye is one of the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that his country struck a plant in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro using a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile. Initially, Ukraine’s Air Force claimed that Moscow launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the city of Dnipro early in the morning, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also confirmed in a later video address. But, he said that expert evaluations to confirm the exact model of the missile used are underway. “One of the largest and well-known industrial complexes from the Soviet Union, which today produces missile technology and other weapons, was hit…

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Wednesday that Ukraine would be permitted to use American-made anti-personnel mines to help it slow Russia’s advances on the battlefield. During the 18th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, Austin told reporters that Washington’s policy shift on anti-personnel mines for Ukraine was in response to Russia’s evolving tactics. He emphasized that the Biden administration would enable Ukraine to deploy the mines as a measure to counter Russia’s ground forces, which he described as leading the charge on the battlefield. He said the Ukrainian army needs “things that can…

The US declined to comment Tuesday after Russia said it intercepted long-range missiles used by Ukraine to target facilities deeper inside its territory. When asked about the matter, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters: “I just don’t have anything to announce or to confirm at this time.” The Russian Defense Ministry claimed earlier Tuesday that Ukraine fired six long-range missiles above the border region of Bryansk and that its air defense systems shot down five of them and damaged another. “Its fragments fell on the technical territory of a military facility in the Bryansk region, causing a fire that was…

The UN expressed grave concern Tuesday over ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon, with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations describing the situation as “appalling.” Noting that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is currently operating under “very challenging and difficult conditions,” Jean-Pierre Lacroix, speaking at a news conference, said “UNIFIL remains at all its positions and is carrying out a number of activities” to sustain its presence. Lacroix noted that the volatile environment has limited the mission’s activities and reported three separate incidents impacting UNIFIL peacekeepers Tuesday, including clashes, exchanges of fire and airstrikes. “The level of…

The US State Department on Tuesday authorized a potential $100 million sale of military equipment and services to Ukraine. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. The package includes vehicle refurbishment, technical assistance, training, publications and logistics and support, said the agency. The announcement came amid reports that the Biden administration authorized Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to target deep…

Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, according to multiple British media reports on Wednesday. The attack comes a day after Ukraine’s first use of U.S. long-range ATACMS missiles on Russian soil, following authorization from U.S. President Joe Biden. The Guardian reported earlier this week that the UK would soon approve the use of Storm Shadow missiles to target Russian territory. Earlier, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the international community had to “double down” in its support for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on Tuesday a decree approving Russia’s updated nuclear…

Russian President Vladimir Putin would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if his country’s security and military are threatened and if he has no other option, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned Tuesday. President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia, reports said Monday, citing US officials. Earlier Tuesday, Putin signed a decree approving Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine, nearly two months after he announced changes in his address at the Russian Federation Security Council standing conference on nuclear deterrence on Sept. 25. According to Vucic, the world is one step away from a disaster…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made significant remarks regarding the G20 Summit during his visit to Rio, the capital of Brazil. Key highlights from President Erdoğan’s statements: “It is a pleasure to be here with you on the occasion of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to my dear friend, President Lula of Brazil, for the warm hospitality extended to me, my wife, and my delegation. ACTIVE ROLE IN G20 As in previous years, Türkiye has actively contributed to G20 activities this year. Brazil’s 2024 presidency priorities of combating hunger, poverty, and inequality, advancing energy…

Damage to two submarine internet cables in the Baltic Sea has raised concerns over Russia’s potential interference with global infrastructure. The communication cables linking Lithuania to Sweden and Finland to Germany were severed. According to Lithuania’s Telia company, the issue was not caused by equipment failure but rather physical damage to the fiber optic cable. A similar disruption occurred in the C-Lion cable, which connects Finland and Germany. This cable, operated by Cinia, is the only direct link between Finland and Central Europe. Approximately 1,200 kilometers long, the C-Lion cable runs parallel to important gas and energy pipelines. In response…