Day: August 11, 2022

The United Nations expects an increase in the number of ships seeking to export Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea after transit procedures are agreed upon and a goal of two to five million tonnes a month is “achievable.” On Monday, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN agreed on transit procedures for resuming Ukraine’s Black …

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Increasingly alarmed by Recep Tayyip Erdoan’s cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin, western capitals are considering punitive retaliation against the Nato member if it assists Russia in avoiding sanctions.   According to the Financial Times, six western officials expressed concern about the Turkish and Russian leaders’ pledge to expand trade and energy cooperation following their four-hour meeting …

Wim Van Hooydonk Warnings and Updates – Turkey’s deepening relationship with Russia alarms western capitals Read More »