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🇹🇷 Turkey has proposed a moratorium on strikes against merchant vessels in the Black Sea to Russia and Ukraine. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the conflict has spread across the entire sea area and called for the creation of a mechanism to protect civilian ships. ⚓️ #BlackSea #Turkey #Russia #Ukraine

🚨 The US has confirmed the sale of missile systems and munitions to Ukraine from Turkey's stockpiles. The supply included 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 12 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, and tens of thousands of cluster munitions. Official comments from the defense ministries of the countries participating in the deal are currently absent. #Ukraine #Turkey #USA #MilitaryAid

🚨 Turkey restricts ship passage through the Dardanelles due to drone attacks. 🇹🇷 Ankara authorities have suspended the issuance of transit permits for vessels heading to Novorossiysk and Ukraine. The reason is the rise in security threats and injuries to Turkish sailors. 📉 This threatens grain and oil supplies; wheat prices are already at a maximum. 📜 Turkey is acting within the framework of the Montreux Convention but cannot completely close the straits. #Turkey #BlackSea #Economy #Geopolitics #XABinfo

🔥 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a defense pact: an attack on one equals an attack on all. Signed in Mecca on August 7, 2026. 🌍🛡️ #MiddleEast #Defense #Geopolitics

🇹🇷🇸🇦🇵🇰 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed the «Meccan Agreement» — a trilateral defense pact changing the balance of power in the Middle East. The Houthis and Iran are in shock: the new alliance combines military potential, financial resources, and nuclear status. What does this mean for the region and the world? 🌍🔥 #MeccanAgreement #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

🍂 Velvet Season 2026: Where to Go to Stay Warm and Avoid Overpaying? Experts have named the best destinations for holidays in September-October. 🇹🇷 Turkey and 🇪🇬 Egypt — leaders of the rating with warm sea (+26°C) and price reductions. 🇬🇷 Greece and 🇨🇾 Cyprus — ideal for those who love excursions and harvest festivals. 🇪🇸 Spain — comfortable weather, but charters are reduced by mid-September. ⚠️ In Bulgaria and Croatia, the sea is already cool, rain is possible. Full breakdown in our longread!

🇺🇦 Ukrainian metallurgy under threat: Turkish steel made from Russian raw materials is capturing the market. FMU demands urgent anti-dumping measures. 🚨

In Turkey, artifacts 86,000 years old were found in Inkaya Cave, changing the understanding of human migration between Anatolia and the Balkans. Archaeologists discovered unique flint tools, including primitive saws, but have not yet found organic remains. 🏺🔍

Turkey and Iraq have extended the contract for the operation of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline for another year 🛢️🇹🇷🇮🇶. This decision guarantees an alternative export route for Iraqi oil amidst risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline's potential is up to 750,000 barrels per day, which is critical for the stability of supplies to global markets. ⚖️🚢

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law on the free trade zone with Turkey. 🇺🇦🤝🇹🇷 The agreement, prepared for 15 years, eliminates duties on 93.4% of Ukrainian goods and will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments. 📉

Turkey has deployed a squadron of F-16 fighter jets to Estonia to guard NATO borders. 🇹🇷✈️ Five aircraft and 76 military personnel will maintain 24/7 readiness in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from August to November. 🛡️

The US State Department has officially stated that Turkey currently does not have the right to purchase F-35 fighters, despite Donald Trump's promises. The main obstacle remains Ankara's possession of Russian S-400 systems, as well as Israel's categorical objection. 🇹🇷✈️🚫

Turkish media have revealed new details of the FETÖ conspiracy against Erdoğan: they planned to shoot down his plane in mid-air or stage a massacre at a parade modeled after the assassination of Sadat. The conspirators even prepared a version claiming the president fled with gold and died in a shootout. 🇹🇷🚁🔫

The Ukrainian volleyball national team lost to Turkey in the Volleyball Nations League and dropped to 7th place — the last qualifying spot for the playoffs. The decisive match against Germany will take place on July 19. The chances of reaching the final depend on the result of this game! 🏐🇺🇦

The Ukrainian volleyball national team lost to Turkey in the Volleyball Nations League and dropped to 7th place — the last qualifying spot for the playoffs 🇺🇦🏐. The chance to keep qualification will be in the match against Germany on July 19. The outcome of the match will decide the fate of the ticket to the tournament final! 🇩🇪🔥

Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar expressed hope for progress in the F-35 program. Ankara continues to monitor developments surrounding fifth-generation fighter jets. 🇹🇷✈️

Russia has completely left the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in 12 years: not a single warship as of July 1. The reasons are the straits closed by Turkey and the loss of the Tartus base. Where will the fleet go now? 🌊🚢

Ukraine lost to Turkey in the VNL and dropped to 7th place. Survival in the playoff race depends on the match against Germany on July 19. 🏐🇺🇦