Russian investors establish 1,300 companies in Turkiye in 2022: report

The report highlights that Turkiye's exports to Russia increased to $9.3 billion from $5.8 billion in 2021

UAE becomes ‘country of focus’ over Russia ties: Washington

Washington continues to put pressure on the UAE to help isolate Moscow from the global economy

Russian weapons on display in UAE

Kalashnikov assault rifles and missile systems were on sale at the Russian panel during the International Defense Exhibition in the UAE

Russians become biggest buyers of Dubai real estate

In 2022, Dubai recorded more than 86,000 sales, surpassing the previous record in 2009 with 80,000 sales

Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea

Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia

Kremlin unaware of ‘secret’ Russian-Ukrainian meeting in UAE

The meeting reportedly revolved around Russia’s use of a Ukrainian pipeline for a potential resumption of its ammonia exports

Turkey delivered dozens of missiles to Ukraine: Report

According to the report, Turkey was the first country to supply Ukraine with such high-accuracy weapons systems in the war against Russia

Iran to supply Russia with advanced ballistic missiles: Report

Allegedly, Israeli intelligence was able to uncover a recent visit of Iranian advisors to Russia to finalize a deal for rocket weapon-sales

Russia thanks UAE for key role in prisoner swap with Ukraine

MbZ affirmed Abu Dhabi's readiness to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Turkish and Russian Presidents expected to meet in Kazakhstan this week: Kremlin

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ankara has remained neutral between the warring parties

Oil cuts: A perfect storm in US foreign policy 

The Biden administration’s poor dealings with oil producing countries will have major political and economic ramifications for the west

Putin receives UAE president in Moscow to discuss energy markets, international issues

Before Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrived in Moscow, he visited Serbia to discuss mutual cooperation between the two countries

US lawmakers propose halting arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Despite promising to make the kingdom a ‘pariah,’ the Biden government has approved billions in weapon sales to Riyadh

OPEC+ production cut ‘a victory for common sense’: Kremlin

Moscow says the production cut counterbalances the 'mayhem' caused by Washington over recent months

Who profits from Pipeline Terror?

Secret talks between Russia and Germany to resolve their Nord Stream 1 and 2 issues had to be averted at any cost

‘Unprecedented’ US pressure on Turkish banks hinders Mir payment system: Kremlin

The US is pressuring countries to abandon the Russian Mir payment system, which has bypassed sanctions

Turkey says Malaysia, Indonesia interested in purchasing armed drones

International demand for Ankara's attack drones skyrocketed following their presence in several combat zones, such as Syria, Ukraine, and Libya

Suicide bombing rocks Russian Embassy in Kabul, two diplomats dead

Taliban officials have launched an investigation, as no group has claimed responsibility for the attack

Turkey agrees to make partial payments for Russian gas in rubles

The Kremlin also called on Ankara to not 'destabilize' Syria, while at the same time acknowledging Turkey's 'legitimate' security concerns

Iran Central Bank and Tehran Stock Exchange launch trade in Russian rubles

Earlier this week, Moscow expressed interest in dropping the US dollar for their bilateral trade with Iran

Iran and Russia ready to drop US dollar in bilateral trade: Kremlin

President Ebrahim Raisi and Vladimir Putin have moved to increase cooperation in order to overcome unilateral US sanctions

Putin revs up Russia’s consequential ties with Iran, Turkey

All eyes will be on Iran's Astana Summit next week, as geopolitical events accelerate Moscow’s drive to boost relations with Tehran and Ankara

Putin to visit Iran next week, tripartite Syria meeting on his agenda

The Russian president will visit the Iranian capital to meet with Iranian President Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Syria

Russia destroyed at least 100 Turkish Bayraktar drones used by Ukraine: Report

Turkey sold Ukraine Bayraktar drones both before and after the start of the Kremlin's special military operation in Ukraine

Recognizing Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan not on Moscow agenda: Official

Russia, Iran and China have repeatedly called on the Taliban to form an inclusive government and to allow education for girls

No Putin ‘apology’ to Israeli PM found in Kremlin transcript

Tel Aviv earlier claimed that President Putin apologized for the remarks of his foreign minister, in which he suggested Adolf Hitler may have had 'Jewish blood'

Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian vessels using Turkish drones

Ankara has continued to supply Ukraine with drones, despite attempts to toe the line between its NATO obligations and its deep economic ties with Moscow

The twists and turns of Erdogan’s foreign policy

A deeply NATO-entrenched Turkey is heading east, but not in the way you think. Erdogan's 'Asia Anew' strategy is all about Turkic primacy, and will likely be at odds with Chinese and Russian-driven integration plans

Erdogan in Kiev, Putin in Beijing: can neo-Ottomanism fit into Greater Eurasia?  

Reporting from Istanbul: As the world turns further over monumental announcements from the Putin-Xi summit in Beijing, Turkey's Erdogan keeps walking a thinning tightrope between NATO and Eurasia

Russian president will welcome Iranian counterpart to Moscow on 19 January: Report

Raisi's visit to Russia will come as sanctions-removal talks continue moving forward in the Austrian capital