Section: Hurriyet Daily News (Turkey)
Turkey reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
Turkey supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine and does not recognize the annexation of Crimea, the foreign ministry said on March 16. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Istanbul, Moscow churches trade barbs over Ukraine
The autonomy status granted to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by Istanbul’s Fener Greek Orthodox Church has caused a dispute between Fener and Moscow Orthodox Patriarchate. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
20, including eight Turks, presumed dead from ship fires off Crimea
Up to 20 people, including eight Turks, were presumed dead off Russian-annexed Crimea after a fire engulfed two fuel ships, authorities have said. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
IMF approves $3.9 billion credit line for Ukraine ahead of elections
The International Monetary Fund approved a new $3.9 billion stand-by aid agreement for Ukraine on Dec. 18, intended to help the country maintain stability and the trust of investors as it heads into a choppy election period. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ukraine creates church independent from Russia
Ukraine chose the head of a new national Orthodox church on Dec. 15, marking an historic split from Russia which its leaders see as vital to the country’s security and independence. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Bulgaria likely option for TurkStream 2nd route
Turkey will transform from an end user to an intermediate user with the commissioning of the second line of the TurkStream natural gas project, while eliminating transit risks through Ukraine, Volkan Özdemir, head of the Ankara-based Institute for Energy Markets and Policies (EPPEN), said in an interview with Anadolu Agency. …read more...
Russia gas pipeline to boost grip on Ukraine, Europe: US diplomat
Russia is seeking to boost its power in Europe and grip over Ukraine with the proposed Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, the top U.S. energy diplomat said on Dec. 10, in a step-up of Washington’s rhetoric against the pipeline. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Turkey opts for non-confrontational measures in Black Sea
While Ukraine seeks international backing for its Black Sea standoff with Russia and asks NATO to increase its presence in the Black Sea, members of the alliance avoid taking military steps that will further escalate tension in the region. Turkey’s position sides with the alliance in this case. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Top NATO diplomats to meet amid Ukraine demands for support against Russian aggression
NATO is seeking a robust response after the seizure of three Ukrainian ships by Moscow sparked a major crisis, as the foreign ministers of the alliance will convene Dec. 4-5 in Brussels with Russia atop their agenda. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Turkey could play ‘mediator role’ in Russia-Ukraine crisis: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Nov. 29 that Turkey could play a mediation role to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine after the seizure of three Ukrainian ships by Moscow sparked a major crisis. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
