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Turkey Has Not Notified Russia of Straits Closure

Russia has received no official notification from Turkey on the closure of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to Russian warships, the Interfax news agency quoted the Russian embassy in Turkey as saying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said earlier that Turkey had made such a move. Turkey, which controls the straits…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kyiv piles pressure on Ankara to close straits to Russia’s warships

Blocking Russian fleet from Black Sea would be a blow to Putin’s ability to support troops in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Turkey has not notified Russia of straits closure -Ifax

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Turkey hasn't decided to close straits to Russian ships -Turkish official

Turkey has not made a decision to close the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits to Russian ships, a Turkish official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.

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Turkey making efforts for immediate ceasefire, Erdogan tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a phone call on Saturday that Ankara is making efforts for an immediate ceasefire.

Reuters

Turkey Rejects to Limit Russian Warship Movement in Bosphorus, Dardanelles

Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing the Black Sea via its straits, as Ukraine has requested, due to a clause in an international pact that allows vessels to return to their home base, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. Ukraine has appealed to Turkey to block Russian warships…

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Girl on a mission to rescue three street dogs who all survived the odds

Victoria Chadderton, 23, from Manchester, fell in love with three stray dogs in Turkey and nursed them back to health - now she's desperate for help to bring them to the UK for a second chance at life

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Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?

Russia’s allies walk a tightrope between security concerns and economic interest after Moscow’s all-out war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

India's Hindu nationalists urge government to reject new Air India CEO

A Hindu nationalist group close to India's ruling party is calling on the government to block the appointment of Ilker Ayci as chief executive of Air India, citing his previous political links in Turkey, with which New Delhi has strained relations.

Reuters

Greece approves its biggest naval modernisation in 20 years

After Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, the Greeks are worried that another war may be drawing close in the Aegean.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan says NATO, Western reaction to Russian attack not decisive

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that reaction from NATO and Western countries to Russia's assault on Ukraine had not been decisive, adding he hoped a NATO summit on Friday would lead to a more determined approach from the alliance.

Reuters

Turkey’s Ties to Russia, Ukraine Limit its Room to Maneuver

President Tayyip Erdogan has developed strong economic and political relations with both Moscow and Kyiv in recent years, which leave Turkey facing a delicate balancing act in its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ankara cannot afford to fall out with Russia economically because of tourism revenues, gas supplies,…

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Factbox-Turkey's ties to Russia, Ukraine limit its room to manoeuvre

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Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing Black Sea, says foreign minister

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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin

Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister.

Reuters

NATO leaves Black Sea exposed as Russia invades Ukraine

When Russia attacked Ukraine, the nearest naval vessel of a major NATO ally was in the Mediterranean. The last such ship from a major naval member of the Western military alliance left the Black Sea – an area roughly the size of California bordering Russia, Ukraine and NATO members Turkey,…

The Guardian - AU

Son of Sin by Omar Sakr review – a queer Muslim boy comes of age in poetic, vivid debut

A sexual awakening underscores bigger tensions – of faith, racism, tradition and shame – in a tender and candid first novel from the prize-winning poet

Nottingham Post

TUI announces new flights to Mexico, Dominican Republic & Turkey as UK craves Easter beach holidays

Customers can now choose from more than 870 flights to 35 destinations this Easter

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Turkish-owned ship hit by bomb off coast of Odessa, no casualties - Turkish authority

A Turkish-owned ship was hit by a bomb off the coast of Ukraine's port city Odessa on Thursday, Turkey's Maritime General Directorate said, adding there were no casualties and the ship was safely en route into Romanian waters.

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Erdogan: Russia attack on Ukraine ‘heavy blow’ to regional peace

Ankara has long sought to act as a mediator in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

The Independent UK

Israeli president casts Turkey visit as part of climate campaign

Israel wants an end to Turkish support for Islamist Hamas militants

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Ukraine Expects Solidarity From Turkey, Says Envoy

Ukraine's ambassador to Ankara said on Thursday that his country expected solidarity from NATO member Turkey and that the latter should not remain impartial after Russia launched air and ground assaults on its neighbor. Speaking to reporters after holding talks at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar said Turkey…

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Ukraine expects solidarity from Turkey - envoy

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Ukraine asks Turkey to shut Black Sea waterways to Russian ships

Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar says Kyiv has called on Ankara to close ‘the airspace, Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits’.

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Former Liverpool forward Jordon Ibe sends message after finding new club

Jordon Ibe was one of Liverpool's hottest young prospects but he is now rebuilding his career in Turkey

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