Turkey to Block U.K. Minesweepers on Loan to Ukraine from Black Sea
Turkey will not let minesweepers loaned to Ukraine by the United Kingdom into the Black Sea, the Turkish president’s directorate…
Russia Continues to Strike Ukrainian Ports, Turkey Hopeful for New Grain Deal
Russian drones struck Ukrainian grain ports over the weekend, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin continued to dash hopes…
No Pentagon Plans to Send Assets to Black Sea Over Collapsed Grain Deal
The U.S. does not plan to send any assets to the Black Sea amidst tensions over the Russian withdrawal from…
Russia Continues Odesa Attacks After Grain Deal Collapse, NSC Warns Of Potential Food Shortages
Russian bombed the Ukrainian port city Odesa for the second time since Moscow pulled out of a United Nations-Turkey brokered…
Russia Withdraws From Turkey-U.N. Brokered Grain Deal
Russia pulled out of a United Nations-Turkey brokered agreement that allowed both Russia and Ukraine to export grain and foodstuffs,…
Report to Congress on Possible F-16 Fighter Sale to Turkey
The following is the May 9, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Turkey (Türkiye): Possible U.S. Sale of F-16 Aircraft.…
Russia, Ukraine in Black Sea Stalemate a Year Into Russo-Ukraine Conflict
When Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, the Black Sea was suddenly in the spotlight.…
Report to Congress on U.S.-Turkey Relations
The following is the Feb. 15, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Turkey (Türkiye): Background and U.S. Relations In Brief.…
Carrier USS George H.W. Bush on Standby to Assist in Turkey Earthquake Relief Efforts
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is in the Mediterranean Sea, moving toward Turkey in case the country requests additional assistance,…
U.S. Destroyer Operating Near the Black Sea for First Time Since Russia Invaded Ukraine
USS Nitze (DDG-94) stopped on the edge of the Bosphorus Strait, on its way to make a port call in Turkey,…