Speculation is rising over a possible Zelensky–Putin showdown in Turkey, after reports that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reached out directly to the Kremlin while appearing to sideline Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In the five months since Turkey detained President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s top political rival, the authorities have arrested hundreds of others associated with the opposition in what Mr. Erdogan’s critics call an attempt to undermine his competitors.

"The call addressed the latest developments concerning the peace process between Ukraine and Russia," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office reported.

Turkey reaffirms its commitment to facilitating peace in Ukraine. President Erdogan communicated with Russian President Putin, highlighting Turkey's efforts toward a fair resolution since the onset of the conflict.

The United States' defense relationship with Turkey remains vital to the security interests of both the United States and NATO." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during a press conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, 25 June, 2025 - AP ...

Gülen’s press network turned on Erdoğan and blasted him with (mostly accurate) stories about corruption and nepotism, and in 2016 the Gülen network inside Turkey (Hizmet or, in its alleged ...

Erdogan’s nationalist ally, Devlet Bahceli, suggested that Turkey was a potential target for Israel, accusing the country of strategically “encircling” Turkey with its military actions.

President Erdogan called snap elections for Sunday. LONDON -- Turkey's voters will go to the polls Sunday for the country's second election since emergency rule was imposed after the 2016 ...

According to Somali Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jaama'), Erdogan's trip was not only symbolic but transformative. Speaking to Turkey's Anadolu Agency, Jaama' recalled how Somalia at the time was ravaged by one of the ...