Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said he sees an improvement in talks with the United States over the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems and U.S. F-35 fighter jets.

Turkey's president on May 21 called on lawmakers, political parties and the entire nation to unite against threats, attacks, and traps aiming to destroy national unity of 82 million people.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the main opposition’s candidate for the municipal elections in İstanbul that will be rerun on June 23, has launched his campaign, promising to end waste and make better use of the city’s resources.

The United States Congress plays an important role in the development of U.S.-Turkish relations and in the strategic partnership between the two countries, Turkey's deputy foreign minister said on May 21.

Turkey's foreign minister said on May 21 that Ankara is ready to share its experiences of migration management with Central American countries that are dealing with similar situations.

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