Earlier this week, US Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield told BBC Turkce that the only way to resolve Ankara-Washington's row over S-400s was the abandonment of the use of the air defense systems by Turkey. “Turkey takes its decisions on its own and we did not seek permission neither from America nor from anyone else in this regard,” Murat Baybatur said on Friday. He pointed out that Turkey had made its decision on S-400s a long time ago and would not back down from it. “We confirm in every forum our willingness to establish good ties with the USA, but when the subject is linked to our right to sovereignty, it is our duty to do what it takes to protect our rights,” the official said. Baybatur added that the contacts on the S-400 row between the two countries’ ministries of defense and foreign affairs were underway and the roadmap would be clarified within the upcoming days. The United States has insisted that the S-400 systems are incompatible with the American F-35 … [Read more...] about Ankara Not Seeking US Permit for Use of Russia’s S-400 Systems, Turkish Official Says
Ankara fen lisesi taban puan
Ankara Renames Art Center Hall After Assassinated Russian Ambassador Karlov
© Sputnik / Aleksey Nikolskyi Putin Calls Ambassador Karlov’s Murder ‘Assault’ on Russia-Turkey Ties ANKARA (Sputnik) — Karlov was shot dead by off-duty police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas at the opening of an art gallery exhibition at the Cagdas Sanat Merkezi center in the heart of Ankara. The gunman was killed at the scene by the police. "Terrorism is a crime against humanity. We condemn terrorists, who have no nationality or religion. This hall will always hold the memory of Karlov," Ankara's central Cankaya municipality Mayor Alper Tasdelen was quoted as saying by the Anadolu news agency commenting on the decision. Karlov's murder was mourned by the people of Turkey and Russia, he said, noting that the assassination was aimed at disrupting Russian-Turkish ties. On Monday, Ankara authorities decided to rename the street where the Russian embassy is located after Karlov as well. … [Read more...] about Ankara Renames Art Center Hall After Assassinated Russian Ambassador Karlov
Ankara Mayor Renames Karyagdi Street After Assassinated Russian Ambassador
© AP Photo / Burhan Ozbilici Ankara Renames Art Center Hall After Assassinated Russian Ambassador Karlov ANKARA (Sputnik) — The renaming was announced during Gokcek's visit to the Russian embassy, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the event. "The Turkish people are experiencing deep pain over the callous murder. The terrorists aimed to disrupt Russian-Turkish relations, but they failed. In order to mark our respect for Russia and its ambassador, the Ankara municipality has decided to call the street where the Russian embassy is located after Andrey Karlov," the mayor told reporters. Gokcek handed a commemorative diploma marking the renaming to Karlov's wife, Marina Karlova. Street name signs were replaced immediately afterward. Karlov was shot dead by off-duty police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas at the opening of an art gallery exhibition at the Cagdas Sanat Merkezi center in the heart of Ankara. The gunman was killed at the scene by the police. On Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Ankara Mayor Renames Karyagdi Street After Assassinated Russian Ambassador
Ankara-Moscow Talks on S-400 Joint Production Ongoing, Turkish Industry Minister Says
"Speaking about S-400, there are two packages – the first regards purchasing finished systems, the second – their joint manufacturing. Russian colleagues are in negotiations with the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries. We do not see any obstacles to work with any country in the sphere of technology. We would be glad to work out projects with Russia that meet both countries’ interests," Varank said. He went on to say that Turkey was undertaking a large-scale effort to develop its own air-defence missile systems. Turkey's purchase of the seminal Russian air-defence systems became a flashpoint of tension in the US-Turkish relationship since July 2019. Washington demanded that Ankara refuse the deal and purchase American Patriot systems instead, threatening to cancel F-35 deliveries. Ankara has so far resisted, even in the face of sanctions on its defence sector, imposed in December 2020. … [Read more...] about Ankara-Moscow Talks on S-400 Joint Production Ongoing, Turkish Industry Minister Says
‘Insult From Turkey’: French Minister Blames Ankara for Chair Mishap With Ursula von der Leyen
France's Europe Minister Clement Beaune has claimed that Turkey set a "trap" for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen by prodding her to sit on a sofa rather than a chair during a recent high-level meeting in Ankara. In an interview with German television channel RTL on Sunday, Beaune called the Turkish hosts’ failure to place a chair for Von der Leyen “an insult from Turkey”. The minister argued that “Turkey behaved badly”, referring to the incident he described as "a Turkish problem done deliberately towards [the EU]”. According to Beaune, “[Brussels] shouldn't be stirring up guilt among Europeans”. © Photo : European Union/screenshot European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Council President Charles Michel and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan The remarks followed Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s condemnation of “unfair accusations against Turkey", which he said has "an ancient and civilised society" which is "no … [Read more...] about ‘Insult From Turkey’: French Minister Blames Ankara for Chair Mishap With Ursula von der Leyen