Middle East News http://feed.informer.com/digests/YOIQWNL8IM/feeder Middle East News Respective post owners and feed distributors Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:05:19 -0400 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ European leaders split on ‘reassurance force’ to Ukraine https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/european-leaders-split-on-reassurance-force-to-ukraine-207411 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:5fb14f49-9165-e29a-1e07-a9d3545e5ccd Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:05:00 -0400 European leaders remain divided over deploying troops to Ukraine as part of a proposed peace deal, with France and the United Kingdom leading efforts to establish a “reassurance force,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on March 27. World Zelensky claims Putin 'will die soon' https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/zelensky-claims-putin-will-die-soon-207405 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:ee0b5178-5fa0-4a6f-515c-b9eabf94ba62 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:10:51 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a claim about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health, suggesting that the Russian leader is in poor condition and may not have much time left. World China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating table: French FM https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/china-can-help-bring-russia-to-ukraine-negotiating-table-french-fm-207402 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f54fa3ec-532b-d837-6b50-d5e0f48678da Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:17:45 -0400 France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. World Macron hosts European leaders for Ukraine security summit https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/macron-hosts-european-leaders-for-ukraine-security-summit-207393 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:91265ff1-b4e3-1300-ec79-2df6c8df3275 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:20:54 -0400 French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday was hosting European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia to end the over three-year war. World Macron hosts Europe's 'coalition of willing' to protect Ukraine https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/macron-hosts-european-leaders-for-ukraine-security-summit-207393 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:ce39cd5f-efe4-489b-b39b-bad02ce8543e Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:20:00 -0400 French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday was hosting European leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia. World Europe should 'prove' it can 'defend itself': Zelensky https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/macron-hosts-european-leaders-for-ukraine-security-summit-207393 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:08ae3487-7bf9-ebc4-a569-a138175e9e47 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:20:00 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Europe on Thursday to "prove" it can "defend itself", as he joined a summit in Paris aimed at strengthening Kiev's security. World Investigation into İBB is legal, not political: Tunç https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/investigation-into-ibb-is-legal-not-political-tunc-207392 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2fa0f225-9d9e-0857-b74e-649a8f8ad8d5 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:07:03 -0400 Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç addressed international journalists in Istanbul, emphasizing that the ongoing investigation into Istanbul Municipality is a judicial matter, not a political one. Türkiye Competition authority launches probe into Apple, other companies https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/competition-authority-launches-probe-into-apple-other-companies-207391 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e909ec70-5318-4936-83a8-2351df824c44 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:29:00 -0400 Türkiye’s Competition Board has launched an investigation into five companies, including Apple, over allegations of price coordination. Türkiye Plant with 200,000 capacity in Samsun to produce Chery cars https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/plant-with-200-000-capacity-in-samsun-to-produce-chery-cars-207390 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:9f75817f-e75a-8183-1dfb-b8d28c8b2c38 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:13:30 -0400 A plant set to be constructed in the Black Sea province of Samsun, with an annual capacity of 200,000, will manufacture Chery-brand vehicles, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported. Economy Havelsan, Egypt's Kader sign deal on joint production https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/havelsan-egypts-kader-sign-deal-on-joint-production-207389 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:ab9a7a02-bbc6-7522-2089-526b132bc33d Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:12:20 -0400 Turkish defense firm Havelsan and Egypt's Kader Factory have signed an agreement to start joint production of defense industry equipment in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Economy Court orders more arrests over Kartalkaya fire https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/court-orders-more-arrests-over-kartalkaya-fire-207388 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:9c91870c-1e4e-d583-ce1a-b3cc35d8d16d Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:06:40 -0400 A court has issued arrest decisions for six individuals, including the hotel owner's daughter and spouse, in connection with the devastating fire at the renowned ski resort of Kartalkaya earlier this year. Türkiye 150 police officers injured in protests: Yerlikaya https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/150-police-officers-injured-in-protests-yerlikaya-207387 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:618e24cc-e4b9-a73c-c034-e4902306ba8c Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:39:00 -0400 Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Thursday that 150 police officers were injured during the recent protests, condemning the violent attacks against law enforcement. Türkiye Top Turkish, US officials meet in Washington for talks https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/top-turkish-us-officials-meet-in-washington-for-talks-207386 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e2ccb2d4-9651-2aba-a238-1420a5afb427 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:33:41 -0400 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's chief adviser on Foreign Policy and Security, Akif Çağatay Kılıç met Wednesday with U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz for talks. Türkiye UN reports 142,000 displaced in Gaza in 1 week https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/un-reports-142-000-displaced-in-gaza-in-1-week-207385 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:0340a732-4559-754d-5bbe-e60e71bddf6d Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:30:34 -0400 The U.N. on Wednesday reported that at least 142,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in one week, as Israeli bombardments and displacement orders escalate. World Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on foreign-built vehicles https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trump-announces-25-percent-tariffs-on-foreign-built-vehicles-207381 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2cf50c27-e079-672c-9cf7-58bf7a2f8454 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:50:20 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week. Economy Fire breaks out at hotel in Uludağ, killing two https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fire-breaks-out-at-hotel-in-uludag-killing-two-207380 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e338ce20-369b-7cb3-7fb6-f688a1242a05 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:21:12 -0400 Two people died, and several others were injured after a massive fire erupted at a hotel in the tourism hotspot Uludağ, rapidly engulfing the building and prompting an emergency response from multiple fire crews. Türkiye 2 killed in Uludağ hotel fire, national skier among dead https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fire-breaks-out-at-hotel-in-uludag-killing-two-207380 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:083b9911-f734-81e2-2fee-0d7e27e67d0d Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:21:00 -0400 Two people died, and several others were injured after a massive fire erupted at a hotel in the tourism hotspot Uludağ, rapidly engulfing the building and prompting an emergency response from multiple fire crews. Türkiye Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 28 Palestinians https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-28-palestinians-207379 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e48a6cf5-da73-60df-0b19-9b4f0fcbc2a1 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:55:34 -0400 At least 28 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes Wednesday targeting homes and groups of civilians across the war-devastated Gaza Strip. World Turkish university student detained in US amid pro-Palestinian activities https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-university-student-detained-by-us-immigration-agents-207378 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:38ce5b64-abdf-7323-3100-b42cd7b85938 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:50:00 -0400 U.S. authorities have detained a Turkish university student, the latest action taken against a foreign learner associated with pro-Palestinian campus activism as President Donald Trump cracks down on the movement. World Türkiye to maintain tight monetary policy stance: Karahan https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-to-maintain-tight-monetary-policy-stance-karahan-207377 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f9a4c4c0-7ddc-4241-ccc1-e5017eb8312c Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:45:01 -0400 Fatih Karahan, governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), said Wednesday that they will maintain a tight monetary policy stance until a permanent fall in inflation and price stability is achieved. Economy Erdoğan urges Islamic world to embrace unity amid challenges https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-urges-islamic-world-to-embrace-unity-amid-challenges-207376 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6c7cc544-6ec9-a4c1-adac-5f1e0990774d Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:41:30 -0400 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday called on the Islamic world to embrace unity and "hold tightly to our brotherhood" regardless of the ethnic differences. Türkiye South Korea wildfires 'largest on record': Disaster chief https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/south-korea-wildfires-largest-on-record-disaster-chief-207375 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:997df849-f1e4-0074-2bc1-df550e869a31 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:38:35 -0400 Wildfires in South Korea are now "the largest on record" having burned more forest than any previous blaze, the country's disaster chief said Thursday, as the death toll rose to 26. World World's largest wildfires in South Korea kill 27 people https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/south-korea-wildfires-largest-on-record-disaster-chief-207375 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:03eda64d-5998-1cbe-999b-8ef22171b212 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:38:00 -0400 Wildfires in South Korea are now "the largest on record" having burned more forest than any previous blaze, the country's disaster chief said Thursday, as the death toll rose to 27. World Popularity of Turkish TV series sparks interest from international film studios https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/popularity-of-turkish-tv-series-sparks-interest-from-international-film-studios-207374 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a3d37447-8fc8-b178-065e-ed4867fea8a0 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:46:00 -0400 ‘There are key criteria when choosing a location, and Türkiye is rich in term of natural film vistas,’ the chair of the Turkish Film Commission says Arts & Life State Theaters welcomed 14 mln viewers https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/state-theaters-welcomed-14-mln-viewers-207373 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:37b03be0-3026-96af-e669-dbcf31e7b673 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:44:00 -0400 From plays by local authors to world literature adaptations, musicals and children's performances, State Theaters (DT) reached a total of 13,993,754 audience members over the past 10 years. Arts & Life Lions rescued from Ukraine settle into a new life https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/lions-rescued-from-ukraine-settle-into-a-new-life-207372 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:38eaf083-e29e-d15d-7e70-410a8c313805 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:43:00 -0400 One malnourished lioness had spent her life confined to an apartment. Another was so shell-shocked she could barely walk. Arts & Life Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner director https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-releases-palestinian-oscar-winner-director-207371 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:e1eeaaa4-a5ac-14ee-8048-ec03e72ba659 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:41:00 -0400 Israeli police released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal on March 25, after detaining him a day earlier for "hurling rocks" following what activists described as an attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank. Arts & Life Shadow play keeps 500-year-old Turkish tradition alive https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/shadow-play-keeps-500-year-old-turkish-tradition-alive-207369 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bc186be5-9f40-d44b-2860-bb193f8b8854 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:36:00 -0400 A 57-year-old master puppeteer from the southern city of Mersin is keeping the centuries-old Turkish traditional shadow play alive, traveling from city to city to introduce new generations to this cultural heritage. Türkiye Tea-derived ‘vegan leather’ showcased in southern city https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/tea-derived-vegan-leather-showcased-in-southern-city-207368 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6e2bcb34-5292-48ca-ece3-a9a5ebf5b88a Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:32:00 -0400 A research assistant from Adana has unveiled a collection of works made from “vegan leather” derived from used tea at an exhibition in the southern city. Türkiye Erdoğan criticizes boycott calls, announces 9-day holiday for Eid https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-criticizes-boycott-calls-announces-nine-day-holiday-for-eid-207367 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:bea5d3a8-831b-8877-bf0d-8327ec85402d Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:50:00 -0400 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned what he described as "irresponsible boycott calls" targeting businesses and industries, stating that his administration would not allow politicians to endanger Türkiye’s economy. Türkiye More than 170 jailed pending trial over protests https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/more-than-170-jailed-pending-trial-over-protests-207366 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:902c7476-4f20-4f4d-7a19-00d6bf3d52c2 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:52:06 -0400 The courts have ordered the arrest of more than 170 people over the protests triggered by the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu last week. Türkiye Bahçeli condemns CHP over protests https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/bahceli-condemns-chp-over-protests-207365 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:cde73b28-3f1b-22b0-a8c3-5418c59df4ad Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:02:32 -0400 Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has strongly condemned the Republican People’s Party (CHP), accusing them of aligning with "marginal and illegal leftist groups" in what he called a "provocation" aimed at undermining the country. Türkiye Istanbul Municipality elects acting mayor https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-municipality-elects-acting-mayor-207364 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:b95d62a1-56aa-8f9a-b5ee-b517df085da8 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:33:00 -0400 The Istanbul Municipality’s council yesterday elected Nuri Aslan, a member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), as acting mayor, with the election concluding in the third round. Türkiye Israel PM threatens to seize Gaza territory unless hostages freed https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-pm-threatens-to-seize-gaza-territory-unless-hostages-freed-207360 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:9264ada9-9e2e-4c56-9f47-122cf3a5082f Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:35:54 -0400 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday warned Hamas that Israel would seize territory in Gaza if the militants refused to release hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. World Erdoğan vows accountability for ‘sabotaging’ economy https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-vows-accountability-for-sabotaging-economy-207359 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:137ecd5b-a8d6-01cb-ec9d-5a3b7702a806 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:23:28 -0400 Those who are attempting to disrupt the people’s prosperity through economic sabotage will pay the price of justice, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed, strongly criticizing the Republican People’s Party (CHP) for trying to cover up their corruption with street protests. Türkiye Bayraktar TB3 makes history with supersonic missile test success https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/bayraktar-tb3-makes-history-with-supersonic-missile-test-success-207356 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a9a48834-e5ce-3f7f-0bbc-6a8464a706f7 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:10:26 -0400 The Bayraktar TB3, the world’s first armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to take off and land on a short-runway ship, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by striking a target with pinpoint accuracy using a supersonic IHA-122 missile developed by ROKETSAN. The test, conducted on Tuesday, marks a new chapter in Turkish aviation history. Türkiye South Korea's wildfires kill 24, wreak 'unprecedented damage' https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/south-koreas-wildfires-kill-24-wreak-unprecedented-damage-207355 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:b40bfd0c-0b17-5a50-fd18-624ba24525c2 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:07 -0400 One of South Korea's worst-ever wildfire outbreaks has killed at least 24 people, officials said on Wednesday, with multiple raging blazes causing "unprecedented damage" and threatening two UNESCO-listed sites. World Companies’ inflation expectations continue to improve https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/companies-inflation-expectations-continue-to-improve-207350 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f70713d7-1b2d-1fdf-b6c7-54daf3e13942 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:31:35 -0400 The 12-month-ahead annual inflation expectations decreased by 0.8 points to 41.1 percent for real sector and fell by 0.7 points to 24.6 percent for market participants in March compared to the previous month, a survey by the Central Bank showed on March 26. Economy Households’ inflation expectations ticked up in March https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/companies-inflation-expectations-continue-to-improve-207350 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:195f51a6-6541-be98-ce21-c95bd6a616f1 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:31:00 -0400 The 12-month-ahead annual inflation expectations decreased by 0.8 points to 41.1 percent for real sector and fell by 0.7 points to 24.6 percent for market participants in March compared to the previous month, a survey by the Central Bank showed on March 26. Economy Ankara requests explanation from Athens over ‘impertinent’ chants at military parade https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ankara-requests-explanation-from-athens-over-impertinent-chants-at-military-parade-207347 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:84a66ddb-d542-680f-ffdd-e6eefc245a69 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:23:59 -0400 Türkiye has formally requested an explanation from Greece on March 25 regarding slogans shouted by some Greek army personnel during a military parade in Athens on the occasion of the Greek Independence Day, describing them as “impertinent.” Türkiye Impact of market volatility on economy will be limited: Şimşek https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/impact-of-market-volatility-on-economy-will-be-limited-simsek-207345 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:55c1b9bb-7abc-a655-e4e7-7569065a8c40 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:05:14 -0400 Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has signaled stability in Türkiye's economy, saying that volatility in markets has significantly decreased and that he expects the effects of recent developments on the economy to be temporary and limited, according to a press release by his ministry. Economy Economic inequality among families rising in Sweden https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/economic-inequality-among-families-rising-in-sweden-207342 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:4253afc4-5c2e-cda7-bced-4bb08971e90e Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:46:18 -0400 One in three single parents in Sweden is unable to provide enough food for their family, with rising economic inequality hitting children hardest, a survey published on Wednesday showed. Economy ECB pushes back against calls for looser eurozone bank rules https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ecb-pushes-back-against-calls-for-looser-eurozone-bank-rules-207341 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:1554fcf8-5e74-4ca1-9f69-1ed07175124c Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:44:20 -0400 The European Central Bank has pushed back against calls to loosen rules for eurozone banks despite fears they could fall behind U.S. rivals if President Donald Trump implements major deregulation. Economy Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-releases-palestinian-oscar-winner-after-west-bank-detention-207339 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:2be39b5a-cc2c-6c0d-a198-e92deb545e96 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:09:32 -0400 Israeli police released Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal on Tuesday, after detaining him a day earlier for "hurling rocks" following what activists described as an attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank. World State Opera and Ballet reaches a wide audience https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/state-opera-and-ballet-reaches-a-wide-audience-207331 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:8c49bd15-23ea-6a5c-ed84-dc3439a79d28 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:52:05 -0400 The State Opera and Ballet reached record-breaking audience numbers in the 2023-2024 season, staging 44 new productions and 1,009 performances for over 613,000 art enthusiasts Arts & Life Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/chewing-gum-releases-microplastics-into-mouth-207328 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:788a3e66-d779-cbaa-452e-1cd4dbcbaaf5 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:51:41 -0400 Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on March 25, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. Arts & Life Istanbul command plays crucial role in Black Sea mine surveillance https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-command-plays-crucial-role-in-black-sea-mine-surveillance-207327 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:6c2694f6-ebf5-38d5-4d92-dd1dae7032ff Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:51:31 -0400 With its advanced surveillance capabilities and continuous naval operations, the Turkish Naval Forces’ Mine Countermeasures Command (MCM) is at the forefront of maritime security in the Black Sea, playing a key role in safeguarding Türkiye’s strategic interests in the region. Türkiye Over 15,000 teams apply to compete at Teknofest in Turkish Cyprus https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/over-15-000-teams-apply-to-compete-at-teknofest-in-turkish-cyprus-207324 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:a28782d2-ce83-5071-076e-60eb34824380 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:51:03 -0400 Over 15,000 teams and 47,000 applicants have submitted their entries for Teknofest, which will bring together technology enthusiasts in Turkish Cyprus from May 1 to May 4 at the former Ercan Airport in Nicosia. Türkiye Trump downplays firestorm over leaked Yemen air strike chat https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/trump-downplays-firestorm-over-leaked-yemen-air-strike-chat-207337 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:f8da4367-a31a-3dfd-9196-2ac43233ff18 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:38:14 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed a growing scandal Tuesday after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen, denying any classified information was shared and defending a top aide over the breach. World Russia, Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea clashes with Türkiye as potential observer https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/russia-ukraine-agree-to-halt-black-sea-clashes-with-turkiye-as-potential-observer-207336 Hurriyet Daily News urn:uuid:33bbda6c-ad7a-313c-7adc-c1894aa46686 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:35:16 -0400 Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy sites during talks brokered by the United States, which offered to ease pressure on agricultural exports as a first concrete incentive to Moscow. World