Turkey and Ukraine have a long chronology of historical, geographic, and cultural contact. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in early 1990s when Turkey became one of the first states in the world to announce officially …

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?

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, …

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 …

Jul 7, 2023 · ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support early Saturday for Ukraine joining NATO, saying the war-torn country deserves to join the …

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 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 · Aware of this, Turkey could leverage its strategic position—balancing against Russia in the Black Sea and acting as a competitor in Syria—to influence the negotiation talks. Turkey should aim to be a key actor in post-war Ukraine reconstruction as well as rebuilding its defense industrial base.

Mar 5, 2024 · The burgeoning defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey has helped Kyiv in its fight to fend off Russia and shored up Ankara’s security while bolstering the two partners’ economies.

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...