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Turkish Sozcu newspaper: Putin put forward 7 preconditions to Erdogan

September 1, 2016 By administrator

russia-7-condition Russian President put forward seven conditions to his Turkish counterpart, Turkish newspaper Sözçü reported quoting the Kremlin.

1. Turkey should recognize Assad

Turkey had started to carry out a wrong policy towards Syria. According to Turkey’s calculations, Assad would go, but they were wrong. Russia supports Assad and from now Turkey has to recognize it.

2. Turkey should be constructive on Karabakh issue

Karabakh is important for us. For Turkey this issue is of great importance because of Azerbaijan. Opposing us, you complicate the solution of this issue even more.

3. Turkey should leave Crimea and Caucasus

Turkey supports anti-Russian activities in the Crimea and in some parts of the Caucasus. Russia is closely monitoring this. You are wrong. This worsens rather than improves relationship.

4. Turkey should keep hands off from 4 countries

Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are the countries that are members of our union. We see that your agents try to incite enmity towards us among people of these countries. Stop it. We will not allow this.

5. Kurdish PYD movement of Syria is important for Russia

The main threat is ISIS and other similar terrorist organizations in Syria, Turkey is fighting against Kurds. PYD is important for us. Undertaking something, you have to remember the fact, otherwise undesirable events can occur in the region.

6. Turkey should close borders for terrorists

From now and on, stop the supply of arms and ammunition to Syria. Your borders are open for representatives of terrorist organizations which act against the interests of Russia. Close your borders and prevent the movement of terrorists.

7. Turkish ministers should be careful in their statements

Statements of some ministers and officials are worrying. And statements of some ministers which were made after the crash of the Russian plane are simply unforgettable. Be more attentive choosing words.

Turkey detains more than 7,500 over coup attempt

July 18, 2016 By administrator

7500 arrested “So far 7,543 suspects have been detained. The numbers may change. It includes 100 police, 6,038 soldiers, 755 judges and prosecutors and 650 civilians,” Yildirim said, adding that 316 of the detainees have been remanded in custody.

The Turkish premier also gave a new toll of the victims of the military-led coup attempt, saying 208 people were killed, including 145 civilians, 60 police and three soldiers, adding that 1,491 others were also wounded as a result of the coup attempt which unfolded on Friday night.

Additionally, the military and the government say over 100 coup plotters have also been killed.

rdogan has vowed to bring those responsible for the move to justice.

After the coup was declared over, Erdogan said on Saturday that the plotters will pay a “heavy price” for what they did to the security and stability of the country. That has triggered a massive crackdown on members of the military, the judiciary and journalists, with reports suggesting many have been discarded from their official positions due to alleged connections to plotters.

Earlier on Monday, security forces killed an armed attacker who reportedly shot at them from a vehicle outside an Ankara courthouse. The shooting came as the court was hearing cases against dozens of suspects in the failed coup.

Sources identified the attacker as an army soldier, without elaborating whether he had any connection to the coup attempt.

Local media said police also arrested two other people during the attack.

Turkey has been on high security alert following the Friday coup attempt as well as a string of terrorist attacks that have hit the country over the past year.

Armenian economic activity up 12,7%

August 21, 2013 By administrator

August 21, 2013 – 16:29 AMT

Armenia’s economic activity index grew by 12,7% in July 2013 as compared with June 2013, according to the National Statistical Service of Armenia.