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Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case
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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.
Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey
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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
Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks
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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.
USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years
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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
Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision
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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
Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
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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
PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move
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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
Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses
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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
Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine
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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
PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution
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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.
Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention
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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)
Istanbul Mayor's X-Account Blocked in Turkey by Government Request
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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.
Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
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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.
Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release
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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.
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

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
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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
Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned
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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
Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara
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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
Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu
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Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey
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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
Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial
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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.
Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial
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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
Journalist Joakim Medin Expresses Gratitude for Support from Turkish Prison
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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"
Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone
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Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone

Joakim Medin has for the first time since he was arrested two weeks ago spoken with his wife Sofie Axelsson on the phone.
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