Russia, U.S. Hopeful for Better Ties After Istanbul Talks
Addressing “irritants” left over from the Biden administration crucial for “full-fledged” relations, the Russian ambassador said.
Addressing “irritants” left over from the Biden administration crucial for “full-fledged” relations, the Russian ambassador said.

The arrest of the Istanbul mayor —a key challenger to President Erdogan—was denounced as a politically motivated crackdown.

Calling the attack “cowardly,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed that “the culprits will be unmasked” and “punished as they deserve.”