Detained Istanbul mayor faces second day of questioning as protests intensify
Saturday, 22 March 2025 Istanbul's mayor has appeared before police for questioning on terror-related charges, a day after he was interrogated over corruption allegations.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested, triggering protests across Turkiye. His detention on corruption and terrorism charges sparked demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. The Turkish government imposed a four-day protest ban, but opposition leaders urged continued rallies. Imamoglu's...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned against indefinite peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine following their first direct talks in three years, held in Istanbul. The meeting led to a major prisoner swap and discussions on a future ceasefire. Rubio emphasized that while peace is crucial, Washington demands tangible results and won’t support open-ended talks. He also warned of new sanctions if no deal is reached. Meanwhile, Moscow insists that Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and military posture must be addressed to secure a lasting truce.
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Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin before contacting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following the collapse of peace talks in Istanbul. Trump revealed he will call Putin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday to discuss ending the "bloodbath" in Ukraine and address trade concerns. The U.S. President said he hopes to achieve a ceasefire and criticized both Putin and Zelensky for making negotiations more difficult.
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In a dramatic turn after the collapse of the latest Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a crucial phone call discussing the future of negotiations and potential ceasefire conditions. Lavrov welcomed Washington's “constructive” approach, while Rubio praised a proposed 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange as a positive step. As both sides seek new diplomatic footing, speculation is mounting over a possible high-stakes meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to break the deadlock and chart a path toward ending the war.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed the next steps in Russia-Ukraine negotiations following recent talks. Both sides agreed to exchange detailed lists of ceasefire conditions, but no Putin-Zelensky meeting will occur until concrete agreements are reached. A possible Putin-Trump call will be announced if deemed necessary. Negotiations remain confidential with no changes to the Russian delegation, and no contacts have taken place yet between Russian and US leaders after Istanbul. The focus now is on implementing existing agreements before further discussions.
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Russia and Ukraine concluded their first direct peace talks since 2022 in Istanbul, ending in under two hours. A major breakthrough remained elusive, with both nations agreeing only on a large prisoner swap of 1,000 POWs each. Ukraine, backed by Western allies, demanded a ceasefire, but Russia rejected the proposal and introduced new demands. Leaders from the U.S. and Europe called for tougher sanctions. Meanwhile, fighting intensifies on Ukrainian soil, with casualties mounting and fresh offensives anticipated. Hopes for a ceasefire dimmed as diplomacy stalled.
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Turkish police have arrested over 340 people after a third consecutive night of protests against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Mayor Imamoglu, who is President Erdogan's main political..
Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban
Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published
Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:02Published