Tag: Erdogan, Recep Tayyip

Russia Batters Ukraine’s Ability to Export Grain in Black Sea Confrontation

Russia held exercises demonstrating its power to sink ships and stop those that try to run its blockade. For Ukrainian food exports to resume, Moscow said, a list of demands must be met.

Despite grain deal collapse, Putin and Erdogan are still relying on each other.

Vladimir V. Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan have kept good relations despite the war in Ukraine, and analysts say that will continue after the Kremlin rejected a deal Mr. Erdogan helped broker.

Russia Bombards Ukraine Port After Bridge Attack and Grain Deal Collapse

Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Odesa, not usually a major target, a day after important shifts in the conduct of the war.

Erdogan Says Yes, but Not So Fast, to Sweden’s NATO Bid

After voicing his support for Sweden joining NATO, President Erdogan of Turkey said Sweden needed to take more steps to win the support of his country’s parliament, which he said will not take up the matter until October.

Ukraine Will Be Invited to Join NATO, Alliance Says, but No Timeline Is Given

The alliance firmed up its plans to include Ukraine eventually, but gave no timetable, siding with President Biden and frustrating some East European members.