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Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

A drone of unknown origin crashed onto a police building in Trabzon. There are no casualties, and the investigation is ongoing. Similar cases with drones have previously been recorded in Turkey.

The deal to sell F-35 fighters to Turkey is blocked due to Russian S-400s. Senator Rick Scott confirmed that without dismantling the air defense system, the transfer of aircraft is impossible, despite Trump's promises.

🇹🇷 Turkey still does not receive F-35s due to Russian S-400s. Negotiations with the UAE on selling the systems have reached a deadlock. The US Senate demands a complete abandonment of Russian equipment. The Kremlin may block the transfer of S-400s, retaining a lever of influence. #Turkey #S400 #F35 #Trump #UAE

🇹🇷🇸🇾 Erdogan's Visit to Syria: A New Chapter in Ankara-Damascus Relations. Ambassador Yilmaz confirmed that President Erdogan's visit to Damascus will definitely take place before the end of 2026. This visit will be a landmark event, symbolizing a new phase in relations between Turkey and the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. #Turkey #Syria #Erdogan #Diplomacy

🇹🇷 Turkey announces the launch of its first lunar probe in early 2027! 🌕 Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır confirmed that all tests are complete. The probe will be equipped with a domestically produced hybrid engine. This is a step within the "National Technological Leap" program. #Turkey #Moon #Space #2027

🇹🇷 Erdogan announced that Turkey no longer strives for the EU! The President stated that Europe needs Ankara more than it needs Brussels. 🔥 Behind the scenes — a tough trade for defense billions and access to the SAFE fund. 📉 Internal «shake-up» of the government against the backdrop of the failure of the contract with BYD. 🌍 Turkey is actively diversifying alliances: BRICS, SCO, and independence. #Turkey #Erdogan #EU #Geopolitics #XABinfo

🚨 "It's Impossible": Lavrov and Zakharova close doors to ceasefire. Moscow rejects "freezing" the front and blocks Turkey's moratorium in the Black Sea. 📉 Wheat prices soar by 20% amid new strikes. Secret talks with the US and Ukraine derailed? Situation analysis.

🇹🇷 Turkey sharply reduces Russian oil purchases due to port attacks. In July, volumes dropped by 25%, and a fall to 200k tons is forecast for August. Ankara is seeking alternatives in Kazakhstan and Brazil. 🛢️📉

🇹🇷 The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held in Istanbul for the first time! 🇪🇸 📅 Dates: February 2-7, 2027 🏟️ Venue: Atatürk Olympic Stadium 🏆 Participants: "Barcelona", "Real", and other top clubs This historic event marks the end of the Saudi Arabia era and the beginning of a new chapter in the tournament's history. We look forward to your comments! ⚽️

🔥 Fire on Toys Boat catamaran in Fethiye: 115 tourists jump into the sea from the burning vessel. Miraculously, no casualties thanks to mutual aid. #Turkey #Fethiye #BoatFire

🚨 HRW urges US Congress to halt transfer of Turkish cluster munitions to Ukraine. The organization points to critical risks: munitions over 30 years old, high dud rate, and threat to civilians. The $280 million deal could be blocked. #HRW #Ukraine #Turkey #ClusterMunitions #USA

🚨 HRW urges the US to ban Turkey from transferring obsolete cluster weapons to Ukraine. Human rights defenders call it a humanitarian threat due to 10 million submunitions. The US State Department, conversely, is ready to support the deal to modernize Turkish arsenals. 🇹🇷🇺🇦

🇺🇸 **Secret Operation in Turkey:** Trump left the NATO summit not on "Air Force One," but in a catering van! 🕵️‍♂️ Due to a threat from Iran, the Secret Service used an old Boeing 747 as a decoy. The President was secretly transferred to a military C-32A aircraft. 🇺🇦 **Ukraine and Air Defense:** At the summit, Trump promised Zelenskyy help with Patriots, but is now refusing to issue licenses. 🔥 **Context:** The U.S. resumed strikes on Iran, increasing risks for NATO leaders in Ankara. #Trump #NATO #Security #Ukraine #Politics

🇹🇷 Turkey takes a historic step: parliament passes law to end 40-year conflict with PKK. The document provides amnesty for 3,500 fighters who surrender weapons, but does not cover PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan. Nationalist leader Bahçeli supported Erdoğan's initiative, however, Kurds call Öcalan's release the main condition for peace. #Turkey #PKK #Politics #PeaceProcess

🇹🇷 Turkey has resumed the passage of commercial vessels through the straits into the Black Sea after several days of delays. The tanker 'Aegean Dream' was the first to pass through, heading to Novorossiysk. Ankara is calling on the parties to the conflict to impose a moratorium on attacks against the civilian fleet.

🚀 The U.S. State Department confirmed the transfer of 70 ATACMS missiles and 12 M270 MLRS launchers to Ukraine. The total cost of the package exceeds $280 million. This is the first replenishment of the ATACMS arsenal in a year. #Ukraine #ATACMS #MilitaryAid

🚨 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons if the war reaches a critical level. He called on the international community to intervene and stop the conflict. 🌍⚠️ #Russia #Ukraine #NuclearWeapons #Fidan