Section: Al-Monitor (USA)
Erdogan’s antics keep Russia on its toes
Turkey’s president takes actions that sometimes seem like self-sabotage, like surprising Moscow with his recent statements on the Crimean Peninsula and his decision to complicate Russia’s export procedures. …read more Source:...
Turkey-Ukraine defense industry ties are booming
Turkey is promoting deals with Ukraine to bypass Western embargoes in the defense industry and share critical military technologies. …read more Source:...
What role will Crimean Tatars play in Russian-Turkish relations?
Observers wonder just how far Turkey is willing to stick out its neck to support Crimean Tatars during its quest to further reconcile with Russia. …read more Source:...
US, Europe mull sanctions on Russia over Aleppo
The United States and Europe are considering additional economic sanctions on Russia over its role in the Syrian regime’s assault on Aleppo. …read more Source:...
Possible EU sanctions alarm Israeli banks
Following the recommendation of a prominent think tank, Israeli investors fear that the European Union will decide to “mark” Israeli banks that operate in the West Bank, devastating the entire Israeli banking system. …read more Source:...
International intrigue surrounds missing Czechs in Lebanon
Speculation has it that the disappearance of five Czech nationals in the Bekaa Valley is connected to an alleged Lebanese smuggler who is wanted by the United States, is being detained in Prague and has supposed ties to deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. …read more Source:...
Israel offers to mediate talks between Ukraine, Russia
Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman believes his country is uniquely positioned to negotiate with Russia and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Despite differences, Turkey and Russia forge on
President Vladimir Putin plans to travel to Ankara soon to “open up new horizons” in Turkish-Russian ties, even if the two countries differ on issues such as Syria, Ukraine and Cyprus. …read more Source:...
