Turkey’s foreign minister has urged the swift finalization of the much-awaited sale, while Greek news outlets maintain the final text carried a warning to Turkey against violating Greek airspace.
Turkey cautiously optimistic as US drops conditions for F-16 sales
Turkey’s foreign minister has urged the swift finalization of the much-awaited sale, while Greek news outlets maintain the final text carried a warning to Turkey against violating Greek airspace.
U.S. tells Turkey no need for additional checks on oil tankers
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal in a call on Wednesday that the price cap on Russian oil does not necessitate …
UPDATE 1-U.S. does not want to see military operations in northwest Syria -White House
The United States does not want Turkey to pursue military attacks in northwest Syria, even if it recognizes Turkey’s right to defend itself, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on …
EU sanctions, Russian oil price cap cause tanker bottleneck as crude moves through Turkey
New Turkish insurance rules on oil tankers carrying Russian crude continue to slow down the movement of tankers off the coast of Turkey and between Russia’s Black Sea ports and the Mediterranean. Sixteen vessels (none Russian-flagged) are waiting for insurance clearance, according to MarineTraffic, and that number is expected to grow.
U.S. troops to expand patrols in Syria despite tension with Turkey
U.S. commanders restricted such movements after Turkey unleashed air and artillery strikes on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which in tandem with American military personnel have kept a check on the Islamic State’s lingering presence in the region.
Legislator hospitalized after brawl in Turkey’s parliament
An opposition legislator in Turkey has been hospitalized following a brawl that broke out in the country’s parliament during a debate over next year’s budget
Oil tankers queue up off Turkey as price cap on Russian crude begins
Turkish authorities demand that insurers prove that ships heading through straits are fully covered
Turkey asks Finland to resume defense sales amid NATO talks
Speaking ahead of the Finnish defense chief’s visit to Turkey, the top Turkish diplomat has complained that his country is still under de facto defense sales restrictions from Finland.
Oil Prices Fall Further Despite Tanker Traffic Jam Off Turkey
Oil declined the most in two weeks on Monday after data showed the U.S. services sector is stronger than expected.