Here is the NATO written responses to Russian demands, leaked by El Pais
Here is the US response to Russia’s demands regarding Ukraine and NATO, again leaked by El Pais
And the last page of US response to Russia
In summary, there is nothing we didn’t know. But US specifically didn’t take a step back on its demands over Ukraine, that Russia must withdraw its forces and end the escalation.
NATO also stands with its open-door policy and US as well
The leak also confirms our reporting vis-a-vis Black Sea, that US proposal was mainly about “risk reduction and incident prevention at sea”.
And it doesn’t violate Turkey’s special rights within the straits
Turkey's government is exploring ways to keep its soldiers stationed at Kabul international airport even after the Taliban have seized control of Afghanistan, two Turkish officials told Middle East Eye.
“Turkey still could secure the Kabul airport and it could help the Taliban to obtain a diplomatic presence in Kabul. It might help them to get the diplomatic recognition they wanted,” the Turkish official added. “If they don’t want us, we can leave.”
We reported yesterday that Armenia and Azerbaijan were close to a ceasefire deal.
We laid out the components of the draft deal, including peacekeeping forces, corridors. All of the components are in the actual ceasefire deal released by Sputnik.
5th clause of the ceasefire deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan says a peacekeeping centre will be established to observe the ceasefire. Turkey will be part of that centre
Aliyev says both Turkish and Russian peacekeeping force will be deployed to Karabakh via Sputnik
BREAKING — Erdogan appoints Lutfi Elvan as the new Finance and Treasury Minister
Interesting language in the decree. It specifically underlined the fact that Albayrak has “requested to be excused” from the responsibility of the finance and treasure ministry
Who is Lütfi Elvan, Turkey’s new finance minister?
• Latest post: Chairman of plan and budget commission at the parliament
• Mining engineer, holds a masters on economics
• Former transport minister, and development minister
• Don’t have direct experience on finance