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Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

Erdoğan on US sanctions: What kind of alliance is this?

"For the first time, sanctions have been imposed on our country, a NATO member. What kind of alliance is this? This decision is a blatant attack on our country's sovereignty rights,” says Erdoğan in response to US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of S-400s.

17 December 2020

Why has HDP refused to sign the joint declaration condemning US sanctions?

Why has HDP refused to sign the joint declaration condemning US sanctions?

HDP Group Deputy Chairs Danış Beştaş and Oluç have released a statement explaining the reason why the party did not sign the joint Parliamentary declaration condemning the US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400s from Russia.

16 December 2020

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

"This sanction decision has shaken all values of alliance between our countries," the defense minister has said.

15 December 2020

US Congress Agrees on Defense Bill Calling for Sanctions Against Turkey

US Congress Agrees on Defense Bill Calling for Sanctions Against Turkey

The bill calls the US administration to sanction Turkey over its procurement of S-400 air defense systems from Russia.

10 December 2019

Sanctions Bill Against Turkey Passes in US House of Representatives

Sanctions Bill Against Turkey Passes in US House of Representatives

The House has voted 403-16 in favor of the bill against Turkey's military operation in northern Syria as Republican representatives defied President Trump.

30 October 2019

US Sanctions Turkey: Three Ministers and Two Ministries on the List

US Sanctions Turkey: Three Ministers and Two Ministries on the List

The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on two ministries and Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez and Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu.

15 October 2019

İYİ Party: Trump Towers Should Be Confiscated

İYİ Party: Trump Towers Should Be Confiscated

Speaking on behalf of the İYİ Party, spokesperson Çıray has declared that they support the AKP concerning the US sanctions. CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “We should take the same decision against the two ministers of the US”.