AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoF-35 Standoff: The US State Department says Turkey still hasn’t met legal conditions to rejoin the F-35 program, linking any progress to resolving the S-400 issue and meeting certification requirements. S-400 Talks: Russia’s ambassador to Ankara says Moscow and Turkey remain in expert-level contact over S-400 systems, after reports that Ankara may discuss re-export options. Opposition Shake-Up: Ousted CHP leader Özgür Özel has launched a new “New Party,” after resigning with 90 lawmakers, raising fresh uncertainty over the opposition’s push against President Erdoğan. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s ASEAN status upgrade to a full dialogue partner marks a bigger diplomatic push in Southeast Asia, with Malaysia named coordinator for Türkiye dialogue relations. Trade Focus: Russia says bilateral trade with Turkey is about $50 billion annually and aims for $100 billion, with a key commission meeting planned in Turkey in November. EU Sanctions: The EU sanctioned Iranian judges and a cyber figure tied to Tehran’s crackdown, while the US also expanded sanctions targeting an Iranian financier network with support firms in Turkey and the UAE. Security & Media: Turkey continues investigations tied to social media and leaks, including actions involving media outlets and alleged donation misuse.
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