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Turkey won’t recognize Crimea’s annexation by Russia: FM
Turkey has not and will not recognize the illegal occupation of Crimea by Russia and will support Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Turkish foreign minister has said while attending the annual Crimean Platform meeting held by Ukraine in Kyiv.
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A Global US Can’t Avoid Confronting China and Russia
China and Russia will continue to test the limits of their power until they are stopped. When the bayonet meets flesh, it plunges deeper. Xi recently warned that those who try to block China's ascent will be met with a "wall of steel". Were his remarks a warning to the West, or for domestic consumption? Xi's reputation has been tarnished by his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ankara ready to host Ukraine reform conference: FM Çavuşoğlu
Ankara is ready to host a future conference to show support for Ukraine's reform efforts, Turkey's foreign minister said on July 7.
Speaking at the Fourth Ukraine Reform Conference in Lithuania's capital Vilnius, Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu voiced Turkey's support and solidarity with Ukraine "on its path of reforms."
The European Union has decided: We are extending sanctions on Russia
The European Union sees this as illegal and a violation of international law.
Restrictive measures currently in place include imports of EU products originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, as well as infrastructure or financial investments and tourist services in Crimea or Sevastopol.
NATO's Geoana: At a possible NATO-Russia Council meeting, Ukraine number one item on the agenda
At a possible NATO-Russia Council meeting, the recent developments in Ukraine will be subject number one to be discussed, Mircea Geoana, NATO's deputy secretary general, said on Monday, adding that a few days ago he made a proposal for such a meeting to the Russian side, which turned it down.
Russia bans flights over parts of Crimea, Black Sea
Russia temporarily restricted flights of aviation over parts of Crimea and the Black Sea, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM).
"The area has been declared temporarily dangerous for aircraft flights," the NOTAM document said.
Biden proposes summit on ‘neutral’ ground in phone call with Putin
The Russian military has built up its military presence in Crimea and along the border with Ukraine
Turkey to build 500 buildings in Ukraine: Minister
Turkey's government-backed housing agency, TOKİ, will build hundreds of houses in Ukraine for Crimean Tatars, the Turkish environment and urbanization minister said on April 10.
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Russian force on Ukraine border larger than any time since 2014, US says
Russia has more troops on Ukraine's eastern border than at any time since 2014, when it annexed Crimea and backed separatist territory seizures, and the United States is concerned by growing "Russian aggressions," the White House said on April 8.
The United States is discussing its concerns with its NATO allies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told a briefing.
Turkey concerned by political trials, arrest of Tatars
Political trials and illegal arrests of Tatars are of great concern to Turkey, a senior diplomat said on March 12.