The Latest Breaking News from Sochi

Putin says no grain deal until west meets obligations; Kyiv reports advances in east and south – as it happened

Russian president says the Black Sea grain deal will not be restored until restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products are lifted

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2023

Believers in 'eating sunlight' see their newborn child die of 'prolonged starvation'

The Russian Investigative Committee is examining the circumstances of the child’s tragic death near the Black Sea resort city of Sochi and a criminal case has been launched

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

The man embroiled in Russia and Ukraine’s propaganda war over a nuclear plant

A former deputy spokesman at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant who helped tell the world that Russian troops had seized the strategic site, is now in exile, no longer in his job and, according to a document from his ex-employer, is suspected by Ukrainian intelligence of collaborating with Russia.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

US Warns of Sanctions Against Türkiye over Russia Ties

Türkiye's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia. Washington is growing increasingly alarmed that the Russian government and businesses are using Türkiye to evade Western financial and trading restrictions imposed in response to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

'No more racing in Russia': F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali reiterates stand over Ukraine invasion

‘We will no longer negotiate with them,’ said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali as the CEO of the Russian GP promoter said the country is expecting a refund from the sporting body for cancelling this year’s race in Sochi

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022

Erdogan: Sochi Talks with Putin on Syria Will Bring Relief to the Region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that his talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Syria will ease tensions in the region. The two leaders met at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi to tackle a grain deal brokered by Turkey and the UN, prospects for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Putin and Erdoğan meet for secretive talks in Sochi

Talks expected to focus on Ukraine and could include Kremlin efforts to circumvent western sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Putin in Russia: What to expect

The Sochi summit comes after Ankara helped broker a grain deal that has eased global food crisis fears.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan to hold one-day visit to Russia's Sochi on Aug 5 - presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will hold a one-day visit to the Russian resort of Sochi on August 5, his office said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022