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Shafaq News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Turkish FM: Russia ready for peace talks while Ukraine's answer still pending
Shafaq News – Istanbul/Moscow Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced, on Tuesday, that Turkiye is awaiting Ukraine's response to a proposal for a third round of peace talks with Russia. 'Russia has expressed readiness for new talks,' Fidan told TRT Haber after returning from the BRICS summit in Brazil, reaffirming Turkiye's offer to host high-level negotiations. He pointed to past gains from earlier rounds in Istanbul, which led to major prisoner swaps and the repatriation of fallen soldiers, calling those efforts 'successful.' During the May 26 and June 2 talks, both sides agreed to a '1,000 for 1,000' prisoner exchange, including wounded and underage fighters, under an 'all-for-all' arrangement. Fidan noted that attention has now shifted toward securing a ceasefire. 'The question is whether that comes through a leaders' summit or working-level talks,' he explained, indicating both sides are exploring different approaches. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined Moscow's conditions for ending the war in an interview with Hungary's Magyar Nemzet, demanding the lifting of all sanctions, the unfreezing of Russian assets, and the suspension of international legal cases targeting Russia. Lavrov argued that any agreement must resolve the 'root causes' of the war—Kremlin language for Ukraine dropping its NATO ambitions and ceding occupied territories. He also called for international recognition of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia as part of Russia. While claiming openness to diplomacy, Lavrov rejected any ceasefire that would allow Ukraine and its allies time to regroup. 'The goal must be lasting peace,' he stated, dismissing proposals to freeze current frontlines. His comments came as both sides launched drone strikes Monday, disrupting air traffic and causing casualties. On July 4, US President Donald Trump declared that Ukraine would need more Patriot missile systems to secure its airspace. Hours earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he and Trump had agreed in a phone call to expand air defense cooperation, including joint weapons production, while describing the 40-minute conversation as 'fruitful,' with follow-up meetings planned. The call came one day after Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin, Putin reaffirmed Russia's military objectives. Trump, however, accused him of dragging out the war. 'Putin wants to push forward and keep killing people.'
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Turkey arrests one of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders
By Johan Ahlander and Ezgi Erkoyun STOCKHOLM/ISTANBUL (Reuters) -One of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders was taken into custody in Turkey on Friday during a raid on suspected drug traffickers, in what Swedish police described as a major success in the battle against organised crime. "The arrest is the result of targeted work over time between the Turkish and Swedish judicial systems," Swedish police said in a statement. The statement did not identify the suspect, but a Swedish police source and Turkey's TRT Haber state television broadcaster said he was Ismail Abdo, 35, a Swedish-Turkish dual citizen. More than 12 people have been killed in Sweden since 2023, including Abdo's mother, in what police have described as a gang war between Abdo and a former ally. TRT Haber reported that Abdo was among 19 suspects detained as part of a major investigation into organised criminal groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering. Authorities also seized assets worth around 1.5 billion Turkish lira ($38 million). Arrest warrants were issued for a further 21 suspects, with four still at large, 14 believed to be abroad and three already in custody on other charges. In Sweden, the capture of Abdo will provide a major boost for the police and for the right-wing government, which won the 2022 election on a promise to stop a gang crime wave that has plagued the country for over a decade.
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Straits Times
Turkey arrests one of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox STOCKHOLM/ISTANBUL - One of Sweden's most-wanted suspected gang leaders was taken into custody in Turkey on Friday during a raid on suspected drug traffickers, in what Swedish police described as a major success in the battle against organised crime. "The arrest is the result of targeted work over time between the Turkish and Swedish judicial systems," Swedish police said in a statement. The statement did not identify the suspect, but a Swedish police source and Turkey's TRT Haber state television broadcaster said he was Ismail Abdo, 35, a Swedish-Turkish dual citizen. More than 12 people have been killed in Sweden since 2023, including Abdo's mother, in what police have described as a gang war between Abdo and a former ally. TRT Haber reported that Abdo was among 19 suspects detained as part of a major investigation into organised criminal groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering. Authorities also seized assets worth around 1.5 billion Turkish lira ($38 million). Arrest warrants were issued for a further 21 suspects, with four still at large, 14 believed to be abroad and three already in custody on other charges. In Sweden, the capture of Abdo will provide a major boost for the police and for the right-wing government, which won the 2022 election on a promise to stop a gang crime wave that has plagued the country for over a decade. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Banks tighten vigilance and processes following $3b money laundering case Singapore Seller's stamp duty hike will curb short-term speculation; market effect likely minimal: Analysts Singapore Trilateral work group formed to address allegations of foreigners illegally taking on platform work Singapore Power distribution system may be linked to Bukit Panjang LRT disruption: SMRT Singapore Think like criminals, anticipate cyber-attack tactics: Experts Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy Life Book review: OB Markers sequel Ink And Influence makes catch-22 proposal for The Straits Times
Express Tribune
11-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Turkiye secures $10b fighter jet deal with Indonesia
Listen to article Ankara has agreed a deal to export 48 Turkish-made fighter jets to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Turkiye's defence sector, including the famous Bayraktar drones, accounts for a significant share of the country's export revenues. 'As part of the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly country, Indonesia, 48 Kaan (fighter jets) will be produced in Turkiye and exported to Indonesia,' Erdogan wrote on X. The contract, valued at 10 billion dollars, includes the production and delivery of the Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia over a ten-year period, according to Turkish media. The deal also includes a technology transfer to Indonesia, Turkish broadcaster TRT Haber reported. Read more: Indonesia mulls buying China's J-10 jets 'Indonesia's local capabilities will also be utilised in the production of Kaan' jets, the Turkish head of state said on X, without providing further details. The fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan, produced by state-run Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), made its first flight in February 2024. It was then equipped with the same type of engines as those of the F-16 fighter jets but Turkiye ultimately plans to equip Kaan jets with a locally produced engine. In 2024, Turkiye's defence industry export revenues reached $7.1 billion, an increase of $1.6 billion compared with 2023.
Business Recorder
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Turkiye to export 48 fighter jets to Indonesia: Erdogan
ANKARA: Ankara has agreed a deal to export 48 Turkish-made fighter jets to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Turkiye's defence sector, including the famous Bayraktar drones, accounts for a significant share of the country's export revenues. 'As part of the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly country, Indonesia, 48 Kaan (fighter jets) will be produced in Turkiye and exported to Indonesia,' Erdogan wrote on X. The contract, valued at 10 billion dollars, includes the production and delivery of the Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia over a ten-year period, according to Turkish media. Chinese defence stocks surge as Pakistan signals major arms deal: report The deal also includes a technology transfer to Indonesia, Turkish broadcaster TRT Haber reported. 'Indonesia's local capabilities will also be utilised in the production of Kaan' jets, the Turkish head of state said on X, without providing further details. The fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan, produced by state-run Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), made its first flight in February 2024. It was then equipped with the same type of engines as those of the F-16 fighter jets but Turkiye ultimately plans to equip Kaan jets with a locally produced engine. In 2024, Turkiye's defence industry export revenues reached $7.1 billion, an increase of $1.6 billion compared with 2023.
