Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan praised Pope Leo's approach to the Palestinian issue and his calls for peace in Ukraine. He expressed hope that the new Catholic leader's first foreign visit would contribute to world peace.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey, beginning his first foreign trip, where he will mark the anniversary of Christianity. He will then travel to Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, where he will hold meetings with religious leaders and youth.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
The new US plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war surprised the European diplomatic community. It envisages actual Russian control over part of the territories, which is unacceptable for Ukraine and causes concern among European countries.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, called Donald Trump's plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine an information-psychological special operation.
The Telegraph columnist Daniel DePetris believes that Donald Trump's "peace" plan for the war in Ukraine is unrealistic and unacceptable for Kyiv. It envisages territorial concessions from Ukraine and de facto Russian control over Donbas.
The meeting between Trump's adviser Stephen Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara has been canceled. The reason was Zelenskyy's vision, which Russia will never accept, according to Axios.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in Turkey and meet with US Army representatives in Kyiv. Kyiv has received 'signals' regarding a US plan to end the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced that the analysis of the black boxes and preliminary findings regarding the crash of the Turkish C-130 cargo plane, which killed 20 soldiers, will take at least two months. The black box is being examined by Turkish Aerospace Industries.
The body of the last of the 20 victims of the Turkish Air Force C-130 plane crash has been found in Georgia. The plane crashed on November 11, 27 minutes after taking off from Azerbaijan.
Ankara and Baghdad signed an agreement on water infrastructure, where Turkish companies will implement projects financed by Iraqi oil. The agreement provides for the construction of three dams and land reclamation programs.
Turkey and Great Britain signed a $10. 7 billion agreement for the acquisition of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in 2030.
Turkish President Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Turkey aims to become a platform for dialogue between the parties.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Ankara. The parties plan to hold another meeting to ensure sustained adherence to the ceasefire.
The cargo ship Eileen, flying the flag of Cameroon, sank in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. 10 Ukrainian sailors, who were on life rafts, were rescued.
The US Senate voted to lift sanctions against Syria, imposed under the "Caesar Act. " Damascus viewed the move as a "historic moment," and Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa called it a major breakthrough.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Ankara's efforts to achieve a just peace between Ukraine and Russia, planning to advance the Istanbul negotiation process. He also emphasized the importance of dialogue with France and the development of cooperation in trade, energy, and defense.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are not yet ready for a meeting. He held talks with both leaders after returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Turkey has completely severed all trade and economic ties with Israel, including closing its airspace to Israeli aircraft. This move could increase flight times from Israel to some countries by almost two hours.
The owner and CEO of Assan Group have been detained in Turkey on suspicion of military espionage and ties to FETÖ. 10 companies of the group have been placed under trusteeship.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new defense complex by Aselsan near Ankara. The "Steel Dome" project will strengthen the country's missile defense and create thousands of jobs.
Turkey has begun construction of a 224-kilometer railway line worth $2. 8 billion, connecting the country with Nakhchivan via Azerbaijan. This project will become part of the "Middle Corridor" between China and Europe, bypassing Russia, and can reduce goods delivery time by 10-15 days.
In 2022, after the Swedish Prime Minister's visit to Turkey, an official forgot a folder with partially classified documents regarding NATO accession negotiations in a toilet at Arlanda Airport. It was found by a cleaner, raising security concerns.
Dozens of heads of state and government, including the US and China, sent congratulations to Ukraine on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Independence. President Zelenskyy thanked for the support in the fight against Russian aggression.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the NATO summit will be held on July 7 and 8, 2026, in Ankara. Turkey will host the Alliance's summit for the second time.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
Investigations into the activities of the Istanbul Municipality continue in Turkey, with 25 people detained on charges of tender fraud. Dozens of people were detained during operations conducted in Istanbul, Antalya, Çanakkale, Trabzon, Bursa, and Giresun.
