Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Russia Urges Turkey Not to Launch Offensive in Syria

Russia hopes Turkey will "refrain" from an offensive in northern Syria after Turkish President Erdogan renewed threats of a campaign targeting Kurdish "terrorists."

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Erdogan Tells Putin Syria ‘Safe Zone’ Is ‘Imperative’

Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin it was essential to create a "safe zone" inside Syria near the Turkish border.

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Ankara Will Not Await US ‘Permission’ for New Syria Offensive

Turkey will not wait for US "permission" to launch a new offensive in Syria, President Erdogan said, defying a warning from Washington.

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Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Five Turkish soldiers serving in northern Iraq as part of operations against Kurdish militants were killed, the defense ministry said.

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US Warns Turkey Against New Syria Offensive

The United States warned Turkey against launching a new military operation in northern Syria, saying the NATO ally would be putting US troops at risk.

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Turkey’s Erdogan Conditions Support for Nordic Nations’ NATO Bids

Erdogan said Turkey would not look "positively" on Sweden and Finland's NATO bids unless its terror-related concerns were addressed.

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Turkey’s Erdogan ‘Determined’ to Block Nordic NATO Bids

Turkey is "determined" to block Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

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Turkey ‘Will Not Say Yes’ to NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Turkey's opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.

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Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels

Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.

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Turkey Exploring Franco-Italian Air Defense System Purchase

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan explored the possibility of purchasing the Franco-Italian Aster SAMP/T air defense system during his visit to Brussels for the NATO summit last week

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