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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that US President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to “work very hard” to settle the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine deserves attention, but Moscow will wait for concrete proposals. “We will wait for their proposals. When we are asked about this, we always emphasize that in any case, politicians who say that they are for peace rather than war deserve attention. But we have no idea what exactly they will propose,” he said at a press conference held after the 15th Sir Bani Yas International Forum in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine must do all it can to ensure the war with Russia ends next year through diplomacy. In a radio interview aired on Saturday, Zelenskiy conceded that the battlefield situation in eastern Ukraine was difficult and Russia was making advances. He said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was not interested in agreeing to a peace deal. Zelenskiy said U.S. legislation prevented him from meeting President-elect Donald Trump before his inauguration next January. The Ukrainian leader said he would only talk with Trump himself rather than any emissary or advisor. “I, as the president of Ukraine,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday. According to state news agency Ukrinform, Zelenskyy said in his video address that he had been informed in advance of the call by Scholz, describing the conversation as “Pandora’s box.” “Now there may be other conversations, other calls. Just a lot of words,” Zelenskyy said. The Ukrainian leader alleged that Putin’s outreach to world leaders aims to end Russia’s isolation. “This is exactly what Putin has wanted for a long time,” he said, adding that it is crucial for him…
Mehmet Demiroğlu, General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), stated that progress has been made in discussions with overseas customers for the HÜRJET, which has strong demand from Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, and Turkish-speaking countries. Speaking at the Defense Industry Kocaeli Provincial Meeting and the Match4Industry B2B event, Demiroğlu highlighted that Türkiye’s first indigenous jet trainer, HÜRJET, had successfully completed its second prototype’s first flight. Demiroğlu pointed out that the second prototype of HÜRJET, which is configured for both light attack and trainer roles, has been improved based on lessons learned from the first prototype. “Pilots have said, ‘Yes,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held on Friday their first phone conversation since December 2022, and discussed prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday. Initiated by the German side, the discussion included “a detailed and candid exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine,” according to the statement. President Putin emphasized that the ongoing crisis stems from NATO’s long-standing policies, which he described as “aggressive” and aimed at establishing an anti-Russian foothold in Ukraine, disregarding Russia’s security concerns and the rights of Russian-speaking populations. Regarding potential political and diplomatic solutions, Putin…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a congratulatory letter to President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the establishment of the TRNC. In his letter, President Erdoğan emphasized the epic struggle for existence of the Turkish Cypriot people that has lasted for over 60 years. “Since the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is the most valuable manifestation of this struggle, it is a great source of pride for us that the TRNC has continued to strengthen its sovereignty and move forward with firm steps toward…
According to a statement from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize at 12:02 PM. The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 12.85 kilometers. Earlier, at 10:46 AM, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya, with a depth of 7 kilometers. The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces. In a statement, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that field search operations had begun and that, based on initial assessments, no significant damage had been found, with ongoing evaluation of incoming reports.
With the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on November 15, 1983, the right of the Turkish Cypriot people to self-determination was declared to the world. Despite global challenges, the TRNC remains strong, standing tall with the same excitement as on its first day. The first President of the TRNC, Rauf Denktaş, declared the founding of the TRNC to the world, saying, “We are announcing to the world and history that the Turkish Republic of Cyprus has been established as an independent state.” This marked a significant turning point, officially declaring the Turkish Cypriots’ political existence as…
In the 9th week of the EuroLeague, Anadolu Efes defeated Spain’s Baskonia 89-84 on the road. The game, played at Buesa Arena, saw Anadolu Efes finish the first quarter with a 24-21 lead and head into halftime with a 46-39 advantage. Maintaining their lead in the second half, the dark blue and white team finished the third quarter 65-63 ahead and secured a 89-84 victory. With this win, Anadolu Efes earned their 5th victory in the competition, while Baskonia suffered their 5th loss.
During a EuroLeague game between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Athens, a message of support for Palestine was displayed. According to Greek media reports, during the match at OAKA Stadium on Tuesday evening, Panathinaikos fans waved both Palestinian and Lebanese flags. Additionally, the supporters unveiled a large banner reading “Stop the Genocide, Freedom for Palestine” during the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.