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Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour

Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine.

Euronews · Jun 20

Turkey receives help from 70 nations

CAIRO -- The 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck southern Turkey on Monday occurred at a time when the country has been increasing its presence as a mediator in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While 70 countries, including Japan, have started providing emergency assistance to Turkey by…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 8, 2023

Russia denies slowing inspections for Ukraine grain ships

Russia's ambassador to Turkey said on Friday that Moscow sends its representatives to more ship inspections in Istanbul per day than mandated under the Black Sea grain deal, rejecting a Ukrainian accusation that Russia is slowing down the process.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022

Zhibek Zholy: The Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain

The case of the Zhibek Zholy highlights food crisis fears and has tested Turkey’s relationship with Moscow and Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey says Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain detained by Turkish customs

Turkish customs authorities have detained a Russian cargo ship carrying grain which Ukraine says is stolen, Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said on Sunday.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

High hopes Lavrov visit to Turkey unlocks Ukraine grain exports, Turkish source says

Turkey expects progress on a plan to unlock grains exports from Ukraine's Black Sea ports when Russia's foreign minister visits next week and both Moscow and Kyiv want a solution despite their conditions, a senior Turkish official said.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Ukraine's envoy criticises Turkish tourism group over 'two-faced' approach

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey urged Ukrainian travel agencies on Thursday not to work with an association of Turkish agencies over what he called its 'two-faced' stance amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Ukrainian envoy says Turkey-made drones helping fight against Russia

Ukraine's ambassador to Ankara, Vasyl Bodnar, said on Sunday that Turkey-made Bayraktar drones were very efficient in the country's battle against invading Russian forces.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine expects solidarity from Turkey - 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 neighbour.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022