Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a major player who is respected in the region and the entire world.

This came in a press conference held in Poland, in which he participated via video conference technology.

Kuleba added, “We do not reject the intervention of any country that wishes to contribute to ending the war between us and Russia.”

He expressed his country’s desire for everyone, including China, Turkey and other countries, to participate in the peace summit scheduled to be held to end the war.

Kuleba continued, saying: “So far, Turkey is the only country capable of talking to the Russian and Ukrainian sides.”

He added, “We are now focusing on holding a peace summit that will bring everyone together and discuss outstanding issues such as nuclear security, freedom of navigation, commercial navigation, and the exchange of prisoners, which no one can oppose.”

Kuleba refused to accuse his country of involvement in the terrorist attack that occurred in the Russian capital last Friday.

He explained that Russia is doing everything it can to distort Ukraine’s image.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Russian authorities announced that the death toll from the terrorist attack that took place in a concert hall in Crocus City in the capital, Moscow, had risen to 140 dead and 360 injured.

Russia witnessed a national mourning on Sunday for the victims of the terrorist attack, and flags were flown at half-mast, while Moscow residents placed flower bouquets in the Crocus Hall, where gunmen opened fire.

The Federal Security Service reported in a statement on Monday the arrest of 11 people, including 4 terrorists directly involved in the attack, and that efforts are continuing to identify their accomplices.​​​​​​

On Tuesday, the head of the Federal Security Service, Alexander Bortnikov, accused the United States, Britain, and Ukraine of being behind the attack, but the terrorist organization ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack on Friday.

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The Turkish authorities in the western state of Tekirdağ arrested 3 people belonging to the terrorist organization ISIS.

According to information obtained from security sources on Wednesday, the anti-terrorism teams of the Gendarmerie Command in the state launched a raid campaign during which they arrested three ISIS terrorists, as part of an investigation opened by the Public Prosecution.

He pointed out that the terrorists “AA”, “MA” and “MD” were transferred to the state court after completing the legal procedures at the Gendarmerie Command.

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The head of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department, Fahrettin Altun, said on Sunday that “Israel’s inhumane and illegal actions led to systematic massacres.”

In a speech at the “Humanitarian Film Festival” organized by the “TRT World Citizen” platform in Istanbul, the festival “sheds light through the power of art on millions who suffer from pain and despair.”

He stressed that “only societies and groups that fit the Western definition of humanity promise peace and prosperity.”

He pointed out that millions of people have been killed and forced to leave their homes due to wars and violent conflicts at the present time.

He said that data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees until the middle of this year show that nearly 110 million people in the world have been forcibly displaced for various reasons.

Altun stressed that 76 percent of refugees around the world seeking international protection for various reasons are hosted by low- and middle-income countries.

“While developed countries that enjoy higher levels of prosperity constantly avoid taking responsibility for the aforementioned crisis,” the head of the Communications Department added.

According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), according to Altun, the number of homeless people in the United States alone is about 600,000 people.

He pointed out that children are forced to carry weapons and are recruited into the ranks of terrorist organizations such as the PKK/YPG and ISIS and taken to the battle fronts. Likewise, children are forced to work in major companies for the sake of achieving more profits. “They represent another tragedy that reveals the situation.” current humanity in the world.

– Not the “Palestinian problem, but the “Israeli problem”

Altun described what is happening in the Gaza Strip as “one of the most severe humanitarian tragedies taking place at the present time,” highlighting the “inhumane Israeli actions and systematic massacre” against the Palestinians.

He said: “We are now at a stage where we can say to the world that has been calling the ‘Palestinian problem’ for years that its name is the ‘Israeli problem’. Not the Middle East and our region, but the entire world is facing this problem.”

He pointed out that some countries had the courage to confront the “Israeli problem,” saying: “As long as the Israeli problem continues to be ignored, this crisis will worsen over time, grow, and constitute a threat to humanity.”

Altun called for the use of art, such as cinematic films, and literature, such as novels, to “convey the message of pain and suffering to the oppressed and persecuted, and not to be satisfied with numbers and statistics prepared by international institutions, despite their importance.”

He pointed to the initiatives made by Turkey in many geographical regions through its humanitarian foreign policy.

He pointed out that these initiatives “will be recorded in history as extremely valuable contributions to establishing peace, justice, stability and security at the regional and international levels.”

Altun highlighted the importance of the hundreds of films submitted from all over the world to participate in the “Humanitarian Film Festival” organized by the “TRT World Citizen” platform, offering his thanks to everyone who contributed to the festival.

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Turkey stressed that the continuation of the recent positive atmosphere in its relations with Greece will benefit both sides and the region.

This came in a statement issued by the National Security Council on Thursday, following its meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the capital, Ankara.

The statement indicated that the recent developments in Iraq helped to understand the true intention of those who provided the terrorist organization “PKK / YBG” with all kinds of equipment, including helicopters.

He stressed the importance of restoring life to its previous state in the southern regions of the country that were hit by the double earthquake on February 6, adding: “Procedures aimed at overcoming all the negative effects of the earthquake disaster on the peace and well-being of citizens and elements of national strength in the country were discussed.”

He pointed out that the Council was briefed on information about successful operations with determination inside and outside the country against all forms of dangers and threats to national unity and solidarity, on top of which are the PKK/KGK-BYD/YPG, Gulen, and ISIS terrorists.

He stressed that Turkey is determined to completely eliminate the separatist terrorist organization and all its extensions, despite all the support behind it, and that it will not allow the establishment of a terrorist corridor along its borders.

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On Wednesday, the Turkish authorities in Istanbul arrested 8 people suspected of belonging to the terrorist organization “ISIS”.

This came during an operation carried out by the anti-terrorism teams of the Istanbul Security Directorate, in cooperation with the Turkish Intelligence Service.

The security operation took place simultaneously and targeted 14 locations, resulting in the arrest of the eight persons.

The investigation continues with the suspects in the Istanbul Security Directorate.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that Turkey does not allow European and American sanctions imposed on Russia to be violated.

This came in a press conference he held on Monday with his American counterpart, Anthony Blinken, in the Turkish capital, Ankara.

On the other hand, Çavuşoğlu considered the United States’ cooperation with the “PKK/YPG” organization, under the pretext of combating “ISIS”, as “incorrect.”

He said Turkey could not buy US F16 fighters “under restrictive terms”.

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On Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the neutralization of two PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria.

The ministry added in a statement that the Turkish armed forces neutralized the two terrorists in the area of ​​”Euphrates Shield” operations after they were making preparations to launch an attack on the area.

YPG represents the Syrian arm of PKK, which is active in countries in the region, including Iraq and Iran.

Turkish forces, in cooperation with the Syrian National Army, carried out several operations in northern Syria against ISIS and PKK/YPG.

Through these operations, it cleared thousands of kilometers of land from terrorists and provided the opportunity for thousands of Syrians to return safely to their areas.

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The Turkish security authorities in Istanbul on Tuesday arrested 10 people suspected of being active in the interest of the terrorist organization “ISIS” by collecting funds for it.

This came during a simultaneous security operation in 10 districts in Istanbul, where 12 areas where the suspects were present were raided.

The aforementioned operation was carried out by the security forces based on reports of the Turkish Public Prosecution and the Financial Crimes Investigation Authority.

While the 10 suspects were transferred to the Security Directorate for investigations, the search for two others continues.

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On Tuesday, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the neutralization of 13 YPG terrorists in northern Syria.

The defense stated in a statement that the Turkish army was confronting terrorism everywhere.

She added that the Turkish forces were able to neutralize 13 YPG terrorists as they prepared to target the areas of the “Euphrates Shield”, “Olive Branch” and “Peace Spring” operations in northern Syria.

During the past years, the Turkish forces, in cooperation with the Syrian National Army, carried out several operations in northern Syria against ISIS and YPG.

Through these operations, it cleared thousands of kilometers of land from terrorists and provided the opportunity for thousands of Syrians to return safely to their lands.

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On Monday, the Turkish security authorities in Mersin arrested 8 people suspected of belonging to the terrorist organization “ISIS”.

According to a statement by the Mersin Security Directorate (south), the suspects were arrested in a simultaneous security operation targeting the homes of 10 suspects, 8 of whom were arrested.

The statement indicated that the detainees are suspected of propaganda and financing terrorist organizations.

The Turkish authorities are continuing their efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects.

Earlier, 16 people suspected of belonging to the terrorist organization “ISIS” were arrested in Istanbul.

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