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Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

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.

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

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. .

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

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.

Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

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. .

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

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.

USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

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

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.

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

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

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.

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

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

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

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.

Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

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.

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

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

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

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

Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

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. .

Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release

Zelensky and Putin to Discuss Peace Talks in Turkey on Thursday

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.

Zelensky and Putin to Discuss Peace Talks in Turkey on Thursday

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

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.

Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

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.

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

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

Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara

Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Turkish police have arrested 47 people in the investigation against opposition leader and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was imprisoned in March for alleged corruption, according to prosecutors in the Turkish metropolis. The police carried out dawn raids against a total of 53 people, but 6 of them are at large, according to the prosecutors.

Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Sweden is currently analyzing the charges against freelance journalist Joakim Medin, and embassy staff will try to attend the trial next week. Our goal is still to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial

Joakim Medin's own books, reports and posts on social media constitute the evidence that Turkey is using against the Swedish journalist, according to the organization that represents him. .

Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

The journalist Joakim Medin is being prosecuted in Turkey for terrorist crimes and insulting the president. He risks a total of 12 years in prison, reports Dagens ETC.

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial

Journalist Joakim Medin Expresses Gratitude for Support from Turkish Prison

The imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin writes in a letter from the prison in Turkey that he is grateful for all the support he has received since his arrest at the end of March. "The words have reached me about all the support and attention I am getting now".

Journalist Joakim Medin Expresses Gratitude for Support from Turkish Prison