Turkey has had a ship waiting for weeks in Istanbul to evacuate those remaining in the Azovstal steel plant, but Ukraine and Russia have not agreed to a plan, a Turkish official said.
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Turkey’s Plan to Draw Refugees Back to Syria: Homes for 1 Million
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will build homes, schools, hospitals and more in northern Syria, but experts question whether refugees will return willingly.
Turkish Activist Osman Kavala Sentenced to Life Over Protests
Osman Kavala, a well-known activist, was found guilty of charges related to popular protests in 2013.
Turkey Transfers Khashoggi Murder Trial to Saudi Arabia
The move will almost certainly end the last case aimed at serving justice for a heinous crime that drew global outrage.
Turkey Moves Closer to Ending Khashoggi Murder Trial Without Conclusion
Turkey’s justice minister said he would agree to transfer the trial to Saudi Arabia, effectively ending a case that rights groups hoped could offer a measure of justice.
Prosecutor Asks Turkey to Turn Khashoggi Murder Case Over to Saudis
All 26 suspects accused in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist, in Istanbul in 2018 are Saudi nationals.
Sanctioned Oligarch’s Presence Adds Intrigue to Ukraine-Russia Talks
Roman Abramovich, sanctioned owner of the Chelsea Football Club, mysteriously showed up at the talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, and is said to be playing an unofficial role.
Parents Relying on Ukraine Surrogates Desperately Seek Their Newborns
The Russian invasion has disrupted a thriving hub of legal commercial surrogacy. Some couples are risking trips into the war zone to get their children.
Over Ukraine, Lumbering Turkish-Made Drones Are an Ominous Sign for Russia
The Bayraktar TB2 has become a rallying symbol for Ukrainians, who are singing songs about them and posting videos of their success.
Subtle Shifts Raise Hopes for a Cease-fire in Ukraine
Both Russia and Ukraine appear to have softened their stance, with the Kremlin signaling a retreat on regime change and Kyiv expressing flexibility on NATO membership. But the two sides remain far apart.