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Russian and U.S. Officials Meet in Istanbul for Embassy Talks

The talks in Turkey are aimed at normalizing the operations of both countries’ diplomatic missions after a series of tit-for-tat expulsions.

Turkey Sentences Russian Woman to 15 Years in Jail for Abandoning Newborn in Airport Bathroom

Yekaterina Burnashkina was arrested at Antalya Airport in October after cleaning staff discovered the newborn girl in the toilet bowl of a restroom.

Yanukovych’s Son Selling Coal From Russian-Occupied Ukraine – IStories

Oleksandr Yanukovych oversaw large-scale coal, gas and property development projects before his father was ousted in 2014 and the family fled to Russia...

Russians Remain Top Property Buyers in Turkey

Russian nationals have been the top foreign buyers of Turkish real estate since April 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. But demand is expected...

Russia Accuses Ukraine of ‘Energy Terrorism’ Over Alleged Pipeline Strike

Authorities said that a compressor station targeted in the attack continued to operate “normally,” with no disruptions to gas supplies.

U.S. Grants Turkey Exemption From Sanctions on Gazprombank, Energy Minister Says

Hungary earlier this week revealed it would also be granted an exemption for making gas payments through Gazprombank.

opinion Dimitar Bechev

What Does Regime Change in Syria Mean for Russian-Turkish Relations?

With the fall of Syria’s Moscow-supported regime, a large chunk of Russia’s leverage over Turkey is gone.

Russia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar Eye Talks on Syria Rebel Offensive – Reports

Russia’s state-run TASS news agency said the talks could take place in Doha, on Dec. 7-8.

Russian Plane Evacuated in Turkey as Engine Catches Fire

The Azimuth Airlines passenger plane was landing at Antalya airport on Turkey's Mediterranean coast when a fire broke out in its left engine.

Turkey's Erdogan Seeks to Increase Trade With Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wants to expand trade.

Turkey Quietly Blocks Military-Linked Goods Exports to Russia After U.S. Warnings – FT

Turkey’s electronic customs system reportedly stopped allowing the shipment of items like processors and memory cards found in Russian missiles and drones...

opinion Saahil Menon

Ending 'Golden Visas' Will Hold Rich Russians Like Durov Accountable

Western governments must tighten the screws on jurisdictions that commoditize nationality and residence permits, given the unsavory clientele these schemes...

Moscow Car Bomb Suspect Extradited From Turkey, Says Planned to Flee to Ukraine

Authorities accuse Yevgeny Serebryakov of injuring two people in an explosion in northern Moscow on Wednesday morning.

Putin Meets With Syrian President Assad in Moscow

It was the first time the two leaders met since March of last year and comes as Turkey appears interested in normalizing relations with Damascus.

Turkish Police Arrest Man Suspected of Organizing Bomb Attack in Moscow

Russian media reported that the target of Wednesday morning’s attack was GRU military intelligence officer Andrei Torgashev.

Turkish Court Acquits Man Suspected of Murdering Russian Feminist Activist

Mohammad Nizar Arnabeh was arrested in September after Yemelyanova was found dead in their shared apartment in eastern Turkey.

Russia Agrees to Remove Some Troops, Border Guards From Armenia

Russian guards would remain on Armenia's borders with Turkey and Iran, said the Kremlin.

Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America

Moscow's Embassy in Ankara accused the airline of turning away Russian passengers from flights to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Panama without explanation...

Turkish Banks Close Russian Corporate Accounts Over Secondary Sanctions – Vedomosti

At least two Turkish banks started closing the accounts of a “significant number” of Russian companies and banks after the U.S. threatened to blacklist...

Chinese, Turkish Companies Supplying Russia With Key Gunpowder Component

An analysis of customs data by The Moscow Times' Russian service found that shipments of nitrocellulose have surged despite sanctions.

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