Tag Archives: Sochi summit

The Erdoğan-Putin Summit

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Ali Tuygan

August 7, 2022 Last Friday President Erdoğan flew to Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi where he was welcomed by President Putin as a “dear friend”. [i] Two weeks ago, in joint remarks to the press following the Astana … Continue reading →

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A Shift Towards Diplomacy in Syria

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Ali Tuygan

October 24, 2019 It has been two tumultuous weeks starting with President Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria, immediately followed by the launching of Operation Peace Spring, Vice President Pence’s visit to Ankara on October 17,  President Erdoğan’s … Continue reading →

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The Idlib Challenge and the Sochi Summit

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Ali Tuygan

September 18, 2018 On September 17, 2018, Presidents Putin and Erdoğan met in Sochi. On top of their agenda was Idlib. This is what President Putin said at the joint press conference following the talks: “We reviewed the situation in … Continue reading →

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