Turkey
Turkey has blocked the transit of sanctioned goods to russia
In March 2023, Turkey stopped the transit of sanctioned goods to russia, supporting the measures introduced by the European Union and the United States due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Turkey is working on the continuation of the “grain corridor”
The Istanbul Agreements expire in March. Currently, all parties to the agreement (except russia) are trying to extend the agreement.
Turkey has let a russian-sanctioned ship through the Bosphorus
On the night of March 5, a russian cargo ship, which is under US sanctions, passed through the Bosphorus. It was on its way from Syria to the port of Novorossiysk.
Turkish floating power plants in Ukraine: negotiations continue
Ukraine is discussing with Turkey the use of floating power plants to supply electricity to Ukrainian cities.
The US calls on Turkey and the UAE to limit trade with russian federation
The economic ties of Turkey and the UAE with moscow hinder the deterrence of russian aggression against Ukraine.
The problem of inspections of Ukrainian grain in Turkey intensified again
The problem of inspections of Ukrainian grain in Turkey intensified again. Currently, 117 vessels are waiting for inspection.
Georgia and Turkey open a feeder connection bypassing russia
The new feeder service Poti Turkiye Feeder (PTF) will connect the ports of Georgia and Turkey.
SOCAR suspended deliveries of Rosneft to the plant in Turkey
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has suspended purchases of russian oil for its refinery in Turkey.
Turkey is building carrier ships for “bairaktars”
Turkey is upgrading its fleet with carriers for the new Bayraktar TB3 unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukraine and Turkey are negotiating the placement of floating thermal power plants
The Turkish company Karpowership, which owns the world’s largest fleet of energy barges, is negotiating to place three of them in Odessa.
