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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was born on February 26, 1954, in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from Piyale Pasha Primary School and Imam Hatip Religious High School, and also received an education in management at Marmara University. He began his political career as the Mayor of Istanbul, then served as the Prime Minister of Turkey. Since 2014, he has been the President of Turkey.
1994
Became Mayor of Istanbul
2001
Was one of the founders of the Justice and Development Party
2003
Led the government as Prime Minister of Turkey
2004
Introduced monetary reform, which led to a reduction in inflation
2014
Was elected the first popularly elected president of Turkey
2018
Initiated the military operation "Olive Branch" in Syria, aimed against terrorist groups
2023
Won the presidential elections for the third time
2024
At the G20 summit, proposed a plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine by "freezing" the war
2025
Officially presented the new integrated air defense system "Iron Dome"
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Pashinyan says Putin did not invite him to the inauguration

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he did not receive an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the inauguration, but will meet with him in Moscow on May 8 to discuss eliminating negative nuances in friendly Armenian-Russian relations and other bilateral and multilateral issues.

News of the World • May 7, 07:15 PM • 24357 views
Erdogan postpones his visit to the United States

Turkish President Erdogan's planned visit to the United States was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, but high-level dialogue between the two countries will continue.

Announcements • April 27, 02:21 AM • 99135 views
Erdogan meets with Hamas political bureau chief in Istanbul

Turkish President Erdogan meets in Istanbul with Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza and ceasefire initiatives.

Politics • April 20, 11:21 PM • 29687 views
Reuters: Ukraine, Turkey and Russia agree on Black Sea shipping

Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia agree to ensure safe navigation for merchant ships in the Black Sea, with Kyiv and Moscow pledging not to attack, seize, or search non-military cargo ships.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:46 PM • 23079 views
Ukraine's non-aligned status and the "freeze" on the front line: Turkey proposes a new peace plan - rosmedia

Turkey has prepared a draft peace treaty that proposes a "freeze" on the front line and a non-aligned status for Ukraine to resolve the Ukrainian-russian war.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 02:01 PM • 29907 views
Turkey's mediation alone is not enough for negotiations with russia - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Turkey alone is not enough for Ukraine's negotiations with russia, and that a peace summit involving many countries is needed for mediation efforts.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:20 PM • 47037 views
Turkish opposition leader killed while celebrating victory in local elections

Turkish opposition leader Mehmet Palaz died after a balcony collapsed while celebrating his victory in the local elections.

Politics • April 2, 12:46 AM • 30924 views
Local elections in Turkey: Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory

Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, has won major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's ruling AKP party in local elections.

News of the World • April 1, 06:54 AM • 26737 views
In Turkey, Imamoglu wins the election with a margin of 10% of the vote

Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition Republican People's Party won the mayoral election in Istanbul with a 10% margin, dealing a serious blow to President Erdogan's ruling party.

Politics • March 31, 11:14 PM • 33763 views
Erdogan and Imamoglu are in a fierce struggle for control of Istanbul

In the municipal elections in Turkey on Sunday, President Erdogan and his main opponent Imamoglu will compete for control of the strategically important city of Istanbul.

Politics • March 31, 01:53 AM • 106552 views
Erdogan plans visit to Washington to meet with Biden on May 9 - media

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9 to meet with President Joe Biden for the first time at the White House.

News of the World • March 29, 10:50 AM • 27967 views
U.S. talks to increase explosives purchases from Turkey amid Ukraine's ammunition shortage - Bloomberg

The United States is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 05:30 PM • 31894 views
Erdogan is going to the US to meet with Biden in early May - media

Turkish President Erdogan plans to visit Washington in early May to meet with US President Biden to discuss bilateral relations, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the situation in Gaza.

Politics • March 26, 09:26 AM • 27774 views
Italy opposes sending troops to Ukraine

Italy opposes the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine, preferring diplomatic efforts to end the war instead of escalating it.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 11:51 AM • 24600 views
Pope calls on Ukraine to raise the white flag and negotiate with Russia

Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to raise a white flag and negotiate with Russia to end the war, suggesting talks mediated by other countries such as Turkey, despite potentially legitimizing Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 06:48 PM • 46992 views
Yermak discusses preparations for the Global Peace Summit with South African Presidential Advisor

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit with National Security Advisor to the Republic of South Africa Sidney Mufamadi, emphasizing the importance of the African continent's participation.

Politics • March 9, 10:09 AM • 33265 views
Erdogan declares readiness to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia, Zelenskyy responds

Erdogan offered to hold peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, but Zelenskyy opposed Russia's participation until a plan for a "just peace" is developed.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 11:29 PM • 90532 views
Corvette "Hetman Ivan Mazepa" will be ready to serve Ukraine this year - Zelensky

President Zelenskiy announces that the Hetman Ivan Mazepa corvette under construction in Turkey will be ready to serve Ukraine this year, strengthening Ukraine's naval capabilities.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:41 PM • 55766 views
Ukraine and Turkey signed a number of agreements at the level of defense ministries - Zelenskyy

Ukraine and Turkey signed important defense agreements and agreed on joint projects to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defense sector.

Economy • March 8, 07:29 PM • 50527 views
Zelenskyy to Erdogan: We don't see Russian representatives at the peace summit

Zelenskyy rejected Erdogan's proposal to hold a peace summit with Russia, saying that Ukraine cannot invite those who block, destroy and kill everything, and wants to achieve a just peace first before involving Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:18 PM • 45182 views
Erdogan: Turkey is ready to host a peace summit with Russia's participation

Turkish President Erdogan said that Turkey is ready to host a peace summit, which will include Russia, to negotiate an end to the war with Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 06:55 PM • 36614 views
Ukraine signs agreement with Turkey on exchange of information on movement of goods

Ukraine and Turkey have signed an agreement to establish a system for the electronic exchange of preliminary information on goods and vehicles moving between the two countries.

Economy • March 8, 06:47 PM • 35739 views
Zelenskyy and Erdogan meet in Istanbul: what will they talk about

President Zelenskyy met with President Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea for global food security, strengthening bilateral cooperation and joint defense production, and the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and political prisoners held by Russia.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 04:58 PM • 81394 views
In Turkey, Zelensky personally visited factories building corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy

During his visit to Turkey, President Zelenskyy toured shipyards building corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy, emphasizing the defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey aimed at strengthening Ukraine's security and bringing peace.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 04:08 PM • 26935 views
Turkey to emphasize its continued strong support for Ukraine during Zelensky's visit - media

During President Zelenskyy's visit to Istanbul, Turkey is expected to emphasize its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 03:30 PM • 23895 views
Zelensky names Turkish corvette "Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky" for Ukrainian Navy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree naming the Ada-class corvette manufactured for Ukraine by Turkey the Hetman Ivan Vygovsky.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 02:49 PM • 23300 views
Zelensky arrived in Turkey - media

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy arrives for a meeting with Turkish President Erdogan to discuss the expansion of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Politics • March 8, 01:20 PM • 20114 views
Zelenskyy to discuss release of Ukrainian prisoners with Erdogan in Turkey today

Zelenskyy will discuss with Erdogan the release of Ukrainian prisoners and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea during his visit to Turkey.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 07:56 AM • 25195 views
Zelensky to visit Turkey on March 8 - media

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Turkey on March 8, 2024, to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian war, the Grain Corridor agreement, prospects for peace in the region, and strengthening bilateral relations.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 08:14 PM • 27268 views
Russia uses China and Turkey's initiatives for peace talks to undermine aid to Ukraine - ISW

Russia is using the peace talks proposed by China and Turkey to undermine international support for Ukraine and shift the blame for the lack of negotiations to Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 09:43 AM • 25698 views