Turkey
After Russia's night attack on the port of Izmail, gas pumping equipment caught fire on board a Turkish vessel. An operational headquarters is working on site, and no evacuation of the population is required.
Russia's fossil fuel exports in October fell to their lowest levels since the start of the full-scale war, amounting to 524 million euros per day. This is 4% less than in September, due to Ukrainian attacks and international sanctions.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the war between Ukraine and Russia will inevitably end with a negotiation process. He considers Turkey the most suitable place for negotiations, as it is the only place acceptable to both sides.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced agreements with the Russian Federation regarding the release of 1,200 Ukrainians from captivity. Negotiations took place with the mediation of Turkey and the UAE.
Despite international talks on post-war settlement, Hamas is strengthening its influence in Gaza, controlling economic and administrative processes. Local residents report the group's expanded control over prices and collection of payments, while foreign states insist on its disarmament.
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.
The US and Syria have formally agreed to jointly counter Islamist groups in the Middle East following the visit of self-proclaimed President Al-Sharaa to Washington. This meeting marked a decisive turning point in the modern history of the Middle East.
Eurostat has published data for the first half of 2025, showing a significant gap in electricity and natural gas prices between European countries. Some countries pay several times more than their neighbors.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov held meetings in Turkey with the Minister of Defense, the head of intelligence, and the President's advisor. Prisoner exchanges and deepening defense cooperation, including joint projects and technologies, were discussed.
In October, 15. 97 million tons of oil were exported from Russian ports by 140 tankers, 84 of which belong to the "shadow fleet". The main destinations for supplies were India, China, and Turkey.
The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the discovery of the "black box" of the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on November 11. So far, the bodies of 19 victims have been found, and the search for the last one is ongoing.
Over 600 active methane emission points have been recorded off the coast of occupied Crimea, which may indicate the beginning of a large-scale environmental catastrophe. This is due to the technogenic activities of the Russian Federation, which lead to the depressurization of bottom layers and the degradation of the seabed.
Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Netanyahu denies the charges, which include receiving gifts worth nearly 700,000 shekels.
As of the morning of November 12, 18 bodies have been found after the crash of a Turkish military plane in Georgia, which had 20 people on board. Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have formed a joint international investigation team to probe the incident.
Russia's interim chargé d'affaires in Turkey, Oleksiy Ivanov, stated that Russia is ready to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine. Moscow is awaiting political will from Kyiv and has not received a positive response to its initiatives.
Ethiopia will host the UN climate summit COP32 in 2027, ahead of Nigeria. The decision was made at COP30 in Brazil with the support of African countries.
Turkey's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that there were 20 people on board the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan expressed his condolences, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1024 footballers, including national team player Eren Elmalı, due to illegal betting. The investigation also covered over 150 referees, leading to the suspension of third and fourth division matches.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov arrived in Istanbul to work on unblocking the prisoner exchange process. He plans meetings in Turkey and the Middle East to resume exchanges.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-October 2025 reached $34. 6 billion, which is 51.75% more than last year. Total trade turnover amounted to $101 billion, with imports accounting for $67.8 billion and exports for $33.2 billion.
The prosecutor's office in Turkey is demanding 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. He is accused of corrupt activities.
A C130 military cargo plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. Search and rescue operations have begun, there are fatalities, and an investigation is underway.
Turkey, together with the US and Arab mediators, is working to ensure safe passage for some 200 Hamas militants hiding in tunnels in Israeli-controlled Gaza. This initiative is part of a broader ceasefire plan.
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey ended inconclusively due to disagreements over control of Pakistan's internal security. Both sides confirmed their intention to adhere to the current ceasefire.
At the European Modern Pentathlon Championship in Turkey, Ukrainian athletes won four medals. Dmytro Kirpulyansky and Oleh Rybak won gold medals.
A fire at a perfume warehouse in Kocaeli, Turkey, has resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to five. An investigation has been launched, and three suspects have been detained.
Turkey plans to draft a law that would allow members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and civilians to return from northern Iraq. The bill could be submitted to parliament as early as late November.
The UN begins discussions on a US resolution for international forces in Gaza with a two-year mandate. The draft provides for the protection of civilians, the delivery of aid, and the demilitarization of the sector.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.