Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Elon Musk's startup xAI has released Grok 4, a new flagship artificial intelligence model that, according to Musk, outperforms PhDs. Simultaneously, xAI introduced a new SuperGrok Heavy subscription for $300 per month, making it the most expensive on the AI market.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will deliver a "historic speech" on the "Turkey Free of Terror" process. The statement will concern the fight against terrorism and the expected disarmament of terrorist organizations.

Ankara Prosecutor's Office ordered to block Grok, Elon Musk's AI, after the chatbot created content allegedly offensive to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his mother. Turkey became the first country to impose censorship on Grok.

Nariman Dzhelyal, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey, presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. This event officially granted him the authority to perform the duties of an ambassador.

Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.

The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.

Turkish President Erdogan stated that he is in constant dialogue with Ukraine and Russia to organize a third round of negotiations. Turkey strives for a just and lasting peace, prioritizing diplomacy.

Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.

US and Turkish Presidents discussed regional, global issues, and bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the NATO summit in The Hague, where the parties called for a peaceful settlement in Gaza and dialogue on Ukraine.

World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.

Donald Trump tried to arrange talks with Iran through the President of Turkey. However, the attempt failed because the supreme leader of Iran did not make contact.

The President of Turkey condemned the Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them a provocation. He believes that Netanyahu is leading the Middle East to disaster, and called for an end to the aggression.

Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.

Ukraine will contact partners from Europe and the USA after the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Ukraine wants them to closely monitor the agenda.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the agreement on the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia. The parties also initiated a new meeting at the end of June.

Dovile Šakaliene stated that Russia does not respect the peaceful efforts of the United States and continues its offensive in Ukraine. She believes that the only way to stop the aggressor is military deterrence.

Russia has not yet submitted the promised "memorandum" regarding negotiations to any of the parties, while carrying out massive air attacks on Ukraine. Sybiga emphasized the lack of real steps towards peace on the part of the Russian Federation.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing.

Zelensky said that Ukraine and partners do not have information about Russia's goals at the meeting in Istanbul. He emphasized the need for a serious approach of the Russian Federation to the negotiations.

Andriy Yermak stated the need to stop the supply of weapons from the DPRK to the Russian Federation and to stop the offensive. He called for demanding action, not just loud statements.

The President of Turkey expressed hope that the meeting of delegations in Istanbul will give impetus to the peace process. He also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding a possible meeting in Istanbul. They discussed a four-way meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States.

Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about relations between the countries and preparations for negotiations in Istanbul. Turkey will continue its efforts for peace between Ukraine and Russia.

The President of Ukraine announced a planned conversation with Erdogan to add real substance to a possible meeting. He also noted that neither Ukraine nor Turkey have information about the Russian "memorandum".

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will soon arrive in Ukraine after a visit to Russia. During the meeting, peace efforts and bilateral cooperation will be discussed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey for its mediation and identified three realistic locations for negotiations with the Russian Federation. He rejected Russia's proposal regarding Belarus and awaits sanctions from the United States.

The Trump administration has issued orders to ease sanctions on Syria to help the country rebuild after the war. The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing transactions involving the Syrian government.

In Istanbul, about 70 people were detained, including 49 city hall officials, including the head of security and heads of municipal enterprises. They are accused of corruption crimes.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that he does not plan to run for president after 2028. He aims to enhance the country's reputation, rather than seek re-election.