The Turkish and Russian leaders sat face-to-face for the second time in less than three weeks, solidifying Turkey’s role as a bridge to the West and a mediator between Russia and Ukraine.
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Putin and Erdogan to Talk in Sochi, Russia.
The Turkish and Russian leaders are meeting for the second time in less than three weeks.
In Libyan Town Searching for Justice, a Struggle Even to Find Graves
Libya’s political chaos has left little room for the reconciliation that many residents see as necessary for peace. Few places feel that more than Tarhuna, where a murderous band of brothers reigned for years.
Lebanon Weighs Ukraine Claim That Syrian Ship Holds Stolen Grain
The Laodicea, a Syrian cargo ship, arrived in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Wednesday carrying nearly 10 tons of wheat and barley.
Erdogan Remains a Headache for Biden, Even After Ukraine Deal Help
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey assisted in brokering an agreement to unblock Ukrainian grain but has alarmed U.S. officials on other fronts.
Russia Agrees to Let Ukraine Ship Grain, Easing World Food Shortage
Ukraine and Russia signed a deal to lift Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports, which has worsened a global food crisis — their most important agreement since the war began.
Your Friday Briefing
A possible deal on Ukraine’s blocked grain.
Turkish Strike in Northern Iraq Kills at Least 8 Tourists, Officials Say
The attack came in a region that Turkey targets because Kurdish militants take refuge there, in a new flaring of regional tensions.
Russia Taps Iran and Turkey as Allies Against the U.S.
A trilateral meeting of the leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey seemed to suggest a new anti-American alliance. But there are major fissures between the countries, too.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Britain sets a heat record.