Russia and Ukraine agreed a prisoner swap during their third set of direct talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, but appeared to make little progress on ceasefire terms or a possible summit between their presidents – with their meeting ending after … Read More
Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself. Ukraine’s president confirmed on Thursday that he has agreed to send the … Read More
In a speech to supporters in Ankara, Erdogan appeared to accept AKP defeat in Istanbul, although he maintained that most neighborhoods in the city were held by his party. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan casts his ballot at a polling station … Read More
Syrian refugees arrive at the Oncupinar crossing gate, close to the town of Kilis, south central Turkey, to cross to Syria. Syrians make up 93.5 per cent of the population in Kilis.-AFP Photo There’s a clear bias against non-European asylum … Read More