Turkey & Russia
104 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Turkey: Turkey offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, positioning itself as a mediator in the conflict.
Russia: Russia offered direct peace talks with Ukraine but resumed drone attacks, indicating a complex stance on de-escalation. Russia's actions are central to the conflict.
May 11, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey displaced India as the second-largest importer of Russian hydrocarbons in December 2025, increasing its purchases to €2.6 billion.
Russia: Russia experienced a reduction in fossil fuel export revenues from India in December 2025, as India's imports decreased. This is a direct consequence of U.S. sanctions and a shift in buying patterns by major Indian refiners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Turkey: Syria has unsuccessfully sought an oil deal with Turkey as part of its efforts to diversify suppliers.
Russia: Russia has emerged as the dominant crude oil supplier to Syria, increasing its shipments significantly. This trade provides Russia with continued influence in Syria, where it maintains naval and air bases, despite Western sanctions on its oil exports.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey hosted peace talks in Istanbul where Russia and Ukraine agreed to the prisoner swap, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calling it a 'confidence-building measure'.
Russia: Russia engaged in a prisoner swap with Ukraine, exchanging hundreds of soldiers and civilians. Simultaneously, Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine — Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damage, indicating a continued military offensive despite peace talks.
May 24, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against further escalation in the Black Sea after Russian strikes damaged Turkish-owned vessels.
Russia: Russia's demand for Ukraine to renounce NATO ambitions and remain neutral is being addressed in the peace talks. Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
Domestic
Turkey: Turkey was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.
Russia: Russia was added to the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list, potentially affecting its tourism industry.
Oct 21, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's foreign minister engaged in discussions with Iran's foreign minister on regional developments.
Russia: Russia is hosting Abbas Araghchi and Vladimir Putin has pledged Moscow's support to Iran in bringing the war to a close, emphasizing their strategic relationship.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is one of the non-EU countries participating in the European Political Community summit.
Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine and its influence in the Middle East are key topics at the European Political Community summit. Armenia is also seeking to loosen its ties with Russia.
May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
Accidents
Turkey: In August 2024, a man in Turkey who stabbed five people outside a mosque reportedly circulated Mikheil Chkhikvishvili's propaganda materials.
Russia: The Timeline of crimes involving the Order of Nine Angles, led by Mikheil Chkhikvishvili, is based in Russia and Ukraine.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey, a NATO member, has had missiles and drones fired towards it as the Iran war spread, raising speculation about the invocation of Article 5.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of NATO's weakening, with experts warning that Donald Trump's remarks could encourage Russia to test NATO's Article 5. There are also concerns about the United States' accommodating stance towards Russia.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a country providing rail links for Iran to channel goods, helping to mitigate the effects of the US blockade.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin offering words of support to Abbas Araghchi during his visit.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Russia: Russia is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is one of the countries that trades with Iran and could be affected by the United States' proposed tariffs.
Russia: Russia is one of the countries that trades with Iran and could be affected by the United States' proposed tariffs.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is identified as a supplier of drone technology to the Sudanese army, contributing to the ongoing conflict.
Russia: Russia is identified as a supplier of drone technology to the Sudanese army, contributing to the ongoing conflict.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Russia: Russia condemned what it described as 'subversive external interference' in Iran's internal politics and warned against US military strikes.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin meeting Abbas Araghchi and offering words of support amidst the ongoing tensions.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a buyer of Iranian oil, indicating it will be affected by the United States blockade.
Russia: Russia, as an energy exporter, stands to benefit from higher oil prices caused by the conflict, leading the IMF to upgrade its economic forecast for the country.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is the host nation for Turkish Airlines, which decided to retain earnings.
Russia: The G7 finance ministers pledged to keep up pressure on Russia, though its war on Ukraine was more muted in discussions compared to the Middle East conflict.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's counterparts were involved in diplomatic discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister regarding the conflict, indicating a role in regional mediation efforts.
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, indicating Russia's involvement in diplomatic exchanges concerning the conflict.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's Foreign Minister was involved in diplomatic calls with Pakistan to support the peace process.
Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine is noted for its negative impact on the global economy, separate from the main event.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is brokering the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, hosting the delegations in Turkey — Istanbul and facilitating diplomatic efforts.
May 16, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey hosted previous talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had offered to meet Vladimir Putin there for a ceasefire.
May 19, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey, through its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is calling for peace and a halt to Black Sea strikes.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as having shot down a Russian fighter jet in 2015 after it violated its airspace, though Estonian officials noted the situations were different.
Sep 20, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Turkey: Turkey sent rescue workers to Myanmar, who participated in the dramatic rescue of Naing Lin Tun.
Mar 28, 2025 · 47 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor is seen as a reason for New Delhi's sharp message to Ankara, with Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus, which has a territorial tussle with Turkey.
Jun 14, 2025 · 8 articles
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