Erdogan’s meeting with Putin in Sochi: focus of talks on grain deal
Ankara hopes the occasion will pave the way for broader peace talks between Kiev and Moscow.
Elizabeth Smith
4 September 2023
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
What we know about the maxi-drone agreement between Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Turkey signed the biggest defence contract ever: Baykar struck a drone deal with Saudi Arabia. Here are the details and
Elizabeth Smith
10 August 2023
Turkish elections, Erdogan wins the runoff and is confirmed president
Polling stations have closed in Turkey for the second round of the presidential election pitting outgoing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Elizabeth Smith
29 May 2023
Turkey elections, nation in the balance after 20 years of Erdogan: heading for a runoff
Recounts and disputed votes in a very tense election night. Erdogan falls below 50%: final challenge on 28 May with
Elizabeth Smith
15 May 2023
Earthquake at the Turkish-Syrian border, the drama in an area already torn by conflict: the international response
According to the WHO, the death toll of the catastrophic earthquake between Turkey and Syria could reach 20,000.
Elizabeth Smith
7 February 2023
Erdogan and Putin meet in Astana: peace with Ukraine and negotiation over gas discussed
Erdogan meets Putin in Astana. The ceasefire, Russian annexations, buffer zones and negotiations extended to the US and Europeans discussed.
Elizabeth Smith
14 October 2022
