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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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Ankara claims that the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul are not being postponed - media

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul are not being postponed, the Russian technical delegation has already arrived. Erdogan will discuss a ceasefire with Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:20 AM • 3609 views
Zelenskyy: The level of the Russian delegation is similar to a prop, we will think about the steps after the conversation with Erdogan

Zelenskyy stated that the level of the Russian delegation looks like a sham. Ukraine will consider further steps after a conversation with Turkish President Erdoğan.

Politics • May 15, 09:32 AM • 3252 views
"Putin is hiding from this meeting" - Foreign Ministry spokesman Tykhyi on negotiations in Turkey

The Ukrainian delegation is already in Ankara for Zelenskyy's negotiations with Erdogan. Putin is avoiding the meeting, so the Ukrainian side is focused on the meeting with the President of Turkey.

Politics • May 15, 09:27 AM • 3065 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Ankara

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Ankara. A meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is expected.

Politics • May 15, 09:17 AM • 83979 views
Zelenskyy is heading to Turkey - media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to Ankara to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Politics • May 15, 08:59 AM • 2472 views
The Russian delegation is настроена на "serious negotiations" in Istanbul - Russian media

The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine. Zakharova stated about настроенность on serious work. Zelensky will decide on the negotiations after the meeting with Erdogan.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 08:48 AM • 13404 views
Zelenskyy will decide on negotiations with Russia in Istanbul after meeting with Erdogan - media

Zelenskyy will make a decision on negotiations with Russia in Istanbul after meeting with Erdogan. The Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for the planned negotiations.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:57 AM • 2973 views
Erdogan has a meeting with Zelenskyy planned for today: details

Today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The foreign ministers discussed efforts to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Politics • May 15, 06:49 AM • 4953 views
The composition of the Russian delegation for negotiations in Istanbul will be announced in the morning - Russian media

The composition of the Russian delegation for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul will become known in the morning. Zelensky will visit Turkey on May 15 and meet with Erdogan.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:48 PM • 27692 views
Zelensky appointed a new ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Nariman Dzhelalov as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Turkey. The corresponding decree was published on the president's website.

Politics • May 14, 06:09 PM • 10615 views
Negotiations in Istanbul: main statements and events on the eve of the meeting between Ukraine and the Russian Federation

Negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are to begin in Turkey tomorrow. Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin, but will the Russian dictator come?

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:00 PM • 376924 views
Sanctions may be lifted? Trump met with Syrian leader al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia: details

Donald Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, urging him to make a deal with Israel and help deport radicals. Trump plans to lift sanctions on Syria.

News of the World • May 14, 09:55 AM • 2807 views
Meloni spoke with Erdogan on the eve of possible negotiations in Istanbul

Italian Prime Minister Meloni called on Russia to cease fire for 30 days as a sign of readiness for negotiations. She thanked Erdogan for Turkey's commitment to reaching a negotiated solution that would end the war.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 11:33 PM • 3826 views
Trump Announced Full Lifting of US Sanctions Against Syria

Donald Trump announced his intention to remove all US economic restrictions against Syria after discussions with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of Turkey. The leader of Syria has proposed a mineral resources agreement.

News of the World • May 13, 06:02 PM • 2956 views
Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet with Putin on May 15 in Ankara or Istanbul

Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of Putin's participation and the possible joining of Trump to the negotiations.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:54 PM • 2994 views
Russia will still have to end the war, and it is better to do it sooner - Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for negotiations with Putin in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of US support. He called on Russia to end the war, stressing the lack of response regarding a ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 07:07 PM • 3476 views
Zelenskyy and Erdoğan discussed key details of the upcoming meeting in Turkey

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding the details of a meeting in Turkey to end the war. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Putin.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:17 PM • 3268 views
This is the right idea: Zelenskyy supported Trump's participation in a meeting with representatives of the Russian Federation in Turkey

The President of Ukraine supports the idea of a meeting with the participation of Trump and Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness to ensure silence on its part.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 03:56 PM • 69371 views
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that the language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Moscow

Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is serious about finding ways to resolve the situation in Ukraine, but rejects ultimatums. He stressed his readiness for negotiations without preconditions.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 01:00 PM • 11798 views
Erdogan and Macron discussed peace in Ukraine: Ankara is ready to organize negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow

Erdogan stated Turkey's readiness to organize negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve lasting peace. He discussed this issue with Macron.

Politics • May 11, 11:05 AM • 3823 views
Turkey is ready to carry out a mission to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine - media

Hakan Fidan announced Turkey's readiness to undertake a mission to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine, if one is established. Ankara reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 11:48 AM • 3781 views
Trump offered Erdogan mediation in ending the war in Ukraine - media

Donald Trump, during a telephone conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, offered him to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Erdoğan responded positively to the proposal.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 02:07 PM • 8167 views
Podolyak: US rhetoric regarding Ukraine is currently as productive and constructive as possible

The advisor to the head of the Office of the President stated that the US rhetoric regarding Ukraine has changed for the better. There is an understanding that it is comfortable to negotiate with Ukraine.

Politics • May 6, 06:55 PM • 6965 views
Trump is looking forward to working with Erdoğan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

Donald Trump reported that he discussed the war in Ukraine, the situation in Syria and an invitation to visit Turkey with Recep Erdoğan. Trump emphasized the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 10233 views
Ukraine and Somalia have established diplomatic relations

Andriy Sybiha and Ali Mohamed Omar signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Somalia. Ukraine also provided assistance to Somalia within the framework of the "Grain from Ukraine" program.

Politics • April 11, 10:56 AM • 4064 views
Turkish Foreign Minister: A peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is better than death and destruction

Hakan Fidan stated that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would be better than deaths. Turkey supports the US initiative to end the war.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:05 PM • 12261 views
Erdogan confirmed that Turkey will be among the security guarantors for Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has confirmed that his country will be one of the security guarantors for Ukraine.

Politics • April 4, 07:11 PM • 9132 views
Protests continue in Turkey after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul: what the authorities and the opposition say

The authorities condemned the calls for a boycott organized by the opposition after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul. The Minister of Trade called it an attempt to undermine the country's economic stability.

Politics • April 2, 10:33 AM • 15507 views
WSJ: Europe turns a blind eye to Erdogan's repression because it needs Turkey

The crisis between the US and Ukraine's EU allies highlights the importance of Turkey's defense industry for European security. Europe is forced to turn a blind eye to Erdogan's repression.

Politics • April 1, 04:03 AM • 21141 views
Erdogan and Putin discussed the possibility of restoring the "Black Sea Initiative" over the phone

Erdogan held talks with Putin on navigation safety in the Black Sea. The restoration of the grain initiative and Turkey's readiness for peace talks were discussed.

News of the World • March 28, 11:55 AM • 24125 views