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Turkish, US ministers discuss Syria after Erdoğan warns of military operation into north
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a phone call late Dec. 13 to discuss Syria, a Foreign Ministry official said.
US steps up pressure on Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi killing
This file photo shows U. S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (R) with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley
US Wishes Croatia's Israeli Jet Purchase 'Successful Resolution'
The US embassy in Zagreb told BIRN on Wednesday that, although the US Government does not generally comment on allies' arms procurements, Washington strongly supports Croatia's modernization of its defence system, including the purchase of F-16 jets from Israel.
Croatia Denies US Opposes Israeli Jet Purchase
"The US government has given permission to the state of Israel to offer the Israeli F-16 to Croatia, and we have that document. Israel is obliged to deliver a NATO-compatible aircraft to Croatia ... and delivery is also the responsibility of the state of Israel," Krsticevic said.
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After US ultimatum to Russia, EU reacts
The EU foreign and security policy chief remarked this upon her arrival to the NATO foreign minister's meeting on Wednesday, when journalists asked "should European citizens feel concerned after this stern warning that (US State Secretary) Mike Pompeo launched to Russia?"
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At U.N., U.S. Warns Russia Over 'Outrageous' Violation of Ukraine Sovereignty
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned Russia on Monday that its seizure of three Ukrainian vessels was an "outrageous violation of sovereign Ukrainian territory" and urged Moscow to reduce tensions caused by its "arrogant" act, Reuters reports.
Interpol Picks S.Korea's Kim as President over Russian Rival
Interpol announced Wednesday that Kim Jong-yang of South Korea had been chosen as its new president, beating a Russian official whose candidacy had unnerved Western nations, reports AFP.
Cavusoglu: Russian defense system buy cannot be canceled
Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in Turkey is a done deal and cannot be canceled, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, adding that Ankara needs further defense procurement that could be bought from the United States.
Turkish FM to meet US counterpart in Washington
Turkish foreign minister said on Nov. 17 that he will hold talks with his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo on Nov. 20 in Washington to discuss the ties between the two countries "broadly".
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Cyprus, US sign 'Statement of Intent' on security cooperation
Cyprus and the United States have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the area of security, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Mediterranean island, which said that the two sides have signed a so-called "Statement of Intent" on security issues.