Russia turkey news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on Russia-Turkey relations:

Recent Developments:

  1. Normalization of Relations: In June 2021, Russia and Turkey announced the normalization of their relations, which had been strained since the 2016 downing of a Russian Su-24 bomber by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet. The two countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties and cooperate on various issues, including trade and energy.
  2. Erdogan's Visit to Moscow: In March 2022, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Moscow, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed issues such as Syria, Ukraine, and trade, and signed several agreements, including a deal to increase Turkish gas imports from Russia.
  3. Syrian Conflict: Russia and Turkey have been involved in the Syrian conflict, with Russia supporting the government of Bashar al-Assad and Turkey backing opposition groups. In recent years, the two countries have worked together to establish a ceasefire in Idlib province and to facilitate the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the region.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Russia and Turkey agree to normalize relations" (Al Jazeera, June 2021)
  2. "Erdogan and Putin agree to increase Turkish gas imports from Russia" (Reuters, March 2022)
  3. "Russia and Turkey work together to establish ceasefire in Idlib" (The New York Times, February 2022)
  4. "Turkey and Russia sign deal to increase trade and investment" (Bloomberg, April 2022)
  5. "Russia and Turkey discuss cooperation on Ukraine crisis" (TASS, May 2022)

Key Issues:

  1. Syrian Conflict: Russia and Turkey have been involved in the Syrian conflict, with Russia supporting the government of Bashar al-Assad and Turkey backing opposition groups.
  2. Trade and Energy: Russia is one of Turkey's largest trading partners, and the two countries have been working to increase trade and energy cooperation.
  3. Ukraine Crisis: Russia and Turkey have differing views on the Ukraine crisis, with Russia supporting the separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and Turkey backing Ukraine's territorial integrity.
  4. NATO and EU Relations: Russia and Turkey have differing views on NATO and EU relations, with Russia seeking to weaken the alliance and Turkey seeking to strengthen its ties with the EU.

Recent Quotes:

  1. Vladimir Putin: "We are ready to work with Turkey on all issues, including the Syrian conflict and trade." (March 2022)
  2. Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "We are committed to strengthening our relations with Russia and increasing our trade and energy cooperation." (June 2021)
  3. Sergey Lavrov: "Russia and Turkey have a lot of common interests and we are working to strengthen our relations." (February 2022)