Lebanon
France's empty gesture in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday the reinforcement of military cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, pledging armored vehicles and logistical support.
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan holds talks in Washington
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is currently in Washington for political discussions.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is currently in Washington for political discussions. He was a guest on Thursday at the Atlantic Council, where he addressed various issues including the situation in Gaza, Turkey's tense relations with Israel, Sweden's entry into NATO, and the war in Ukraine.
Ankara maintains good relations with both Moscow and Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet his counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Friday.
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