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Joakim Medin Reflects on Isolation After Release from Turkish Prison

Joakim Medin Reflects on Isolation After Release from Turkish Prison

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Joakim Medin is "damn tired" but "indescribably happy". He says in his first interview after landing in Sweden after 51 days in prison

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

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The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed

Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) says that the release of the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been preceded by "intensive contacts" with the Turkish government.

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

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The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

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The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

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Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard spoke again with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, she tells TT, among others, in conjunction with the NATO meeting in Turkish Belek.

Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

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Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

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The top meeting about the Russian invasion war in Ukraine was without presidents. Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyj accused Russia of not wanting peace, after the Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that he would stay away

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

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Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no.

USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. It is the first time in 25 years that leaders of the two countries have met, writes the news agency AP

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

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USA's President Donald Trump says that he can imagine going to Turkey on Thursday to join a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. This is welcomed by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj – but from Russia's Vladimir Putin it is silent

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

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Terror-listed Kurdish PKK is dissolved, reports the Kurdish news agency Firat. A historic milestone, cheers Turkey's government

Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

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Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj states that he wants to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the coming week. "I will be waiting for Putin in Turkey

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

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Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

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Russia's president Vladimir Putin does not accept the demand for a month's ceasefire. He proposes instead direct negotiations with Ukraine to start next week

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

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The terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK has this week held a "successful" meeting on laying down its weapons and dissolving.

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

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New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Istanbul Mayor's X-Account Blocked in Turkey by Government Request

Istanbul Mayor's X-Account Blocked in Turkey by Government Request

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The X-account belonging to Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu been blocked in Turkey, following a request from the country's government.

Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Istanbul on Wednesday evening, in support of the city's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

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The Government is pushing Turkey to bring home the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin – but it's tough, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) on his way into SVT's party leader debate.

Zelensky and Putin to Discuss Peace Talks in Turkey on Thursday

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Zelensky and Putin to Discuss Peace Talks in Turkey on Thursday

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj states that he wants to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the coming week. "I will wait for Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

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The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

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Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

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The journalist Joakim Medin is sentenced to a conditional sentence for insulting Turkey's President Erdogan, reports TT's correspondent in Ankara. He is still charged with participating in a terrorist organization and spreading terrorist propaganda, and will remain in prison

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

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The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present

Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

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