Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on Wednesday after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, saying Turkey was closely following developments related to the Cyprus issue. During his remarks, he also warned against any initiative that, according to Ankara, excludes the Turkish Cypriot side.

“We are carefully monitoring every step taken by circles seeking to turn Cyprus into part of new military structures and geopolitical calculations,” he said.

He also reiterated Ankara’s position that any future negotiation process on the Cyprus issue must be based on what Turkey describes as the “sovereign equality” of Turkish Cypriots.

“No initiative that ignores the sovereign equality, rights and legitimate interests of Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean can succeed,” he said.

He also reiterated Turkey’s commitment to supporting the Turkish Cypriot community, saying Ankara “will never allow them, regardless of the cost, to relive their past suffering.”

Erdoğan described Turkey’s role on the island as a matter of “national security,” signaling that Ankara had no intention of changing its position despite renewed diplomatic efforts led by the United Nations.

His comments came just hours after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres concluded meetings with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, during which he announced plans to convene a new expanded meeting on Cyprus.

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Albulena Haxhiu, in her capacity as acting president of Kosovo, held a farewell meeting with Sabri Tunç Angılı, the ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic mission in the country.

During this visit, she expressed gratitude for his dedication to advancing bilateral relations and the fruitful cooperation throughout his term of service.

In a post shared on social media, Haxhiu highlighted that the Turkish diplomat stood out for his cooperative stance and continuous contribution to expanding the bridges of partnership between the two nations.

She was quoted as stating, “Ambassador Angılı has shown a communicative approach and strongly supported the deepening of our mutual cooperation.” At the end of the meeting, Haxhiu wished him success in his future assignments and reaffirmed the unwavering belief that the friendship between Kosovo and Turkey will continue to strengthen in the future.

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The altercation took place at a bar on Golem beach, where the manager and an employee working in the beach area managed by Diamma Resort assaulted five Turkish tourists with blunt objects.

Sources said that David Kondo, 33, and Eluert Qose, 37, were arrested after seriously injuring two of the tourists. They will face charges of “Intentional serious injury,” committed jointly, and “Disturbing the peace.”

Criminal proceedings were also initiated without detention against a bartender and a security guard for “Intentional minor injury,” committed jointly, and “Threatening,” after they punched and threatened the other three Turkish holidaymakers.

Diamma Resort in Golem is managed by Asemina Çokani.

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Zelensky’s request comes after two heavy Russian missile attacks on the capital, Kyiv, in less than a week. The missiles struck residential buildings, causing the deaths of more than 50 civilians.

The summit, which is being held in Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday, is also expected to serve as the setting for an important meeting between Zelensky and अमेरिकी President Donald Trump.

The Ukrainian president intends to argue that Russia’s latest attacks are a sign of weakness rather than strength, while calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be put under pressure to sit down for talks that would lead to a peace “with dignity.”

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According to the U.S. administration, Trump expects all members of the alliance to immediately begin moving toward the goal of investing 5% of Gross Domestic Product in defense over the next decade.

“President Trump fully expects all allies to act immediately and urgently to reach the 5% target,” said U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker ahead of the summit.

The White House considers the willingness of most member countries to increase military spending as evidence of the influence Trump has had on the alliance, even though he has continued to have disagreements with some partners on various issues, including the war between Israel and Iran, statements about Greenland, and personal clashes with other leaders.

Trump will depart for Ankara on Monday evening and, in recent days, has repeated his criticism that the United States spends far more on defense than its allies.

Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has sought to highlight the progress made by member countries.

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According to the results, 88 percent of citizens say they trust the United States of America, while an equal 88 percent also express trust in NATO, placing these two institutions at the top of the list of the country’s most trusted international partners.

The European Union comes immediately after them, with 83 percent of respondents saying they trust it. Next are the World Bank with 82 percent and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with 80 percent.

Among the international actors included in this list is also Turkey, which enjoys the trust of 78 percent of Kosovars surveyed.

The data are part of the findings of the 2026 annual survey for Kosovo, which examines citizens’ perceptions of the European Union.

Support for the youngest state in the Balkans joining the EU remains high. According to the survey, 83 percent of citizens say they support Kosovo’s European integration, while 85 percent believe membership would bring more benefits than drawbacks.

The report highlights that 68 percent of citizens feel well informed or somewhat informed about Kosovo’s European integration process.

Regarding the possible timeline for membership, 48 percent of respondents think Kosovo could become part of the EU within the next five years. Meanwhile, 32 percent believe this could happen within a period of five to 15 years, while only 3 percent believe Kosovo will never become a member of the European Union.

As for the benefits associated with EU membership, the most frequently mentioned is improving Kosovo’s image in the international arena, selected by 49 percent of respondents. This is followed by peace and security for Kosovo and the region with 43 percent, as well as a better future for children with 42 percent.

On the other hand, citizens see widespread corruption as the main obstacle to European integration, cited by 40 percent of them. It is followed by the EU’s lack of interest in having Kosovo as a member at 27 percent, while the lack of political will in Kosovo is mentioned by 26 percent.

The report also notes a high level of trust in the European Union. Around 83 percent of citizens say they trust the EU, while 64 percent say they have a positive image of the bloc.

As for financial aid, 97 percent of citizens are aware that the European Union funds projects in Kosovo. Of these, 65 percent consider this support effective.

According to respondents, the areas where the EU should play a greater role in Kosovo are economic development and trade, the healthcare system, as well as the fight against corruption and the strengthening of the rule of law.

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Kjo shënon bisedimet e nivelit më të lartë që janë zhvilluar që nga fillimi i konfliktit.

Z. Kuleba është përpjekur të menaxhojë pritshmëritë rreth bisedimeve, të cilat fillojnë më vonë këtë mëngjes, duke sugjeruar se një armëpushim mund të mos arrihet.

Turqia ka marrëdhënie të mira me të dy vendet, por e ka bërë të qartë se e sheh të papranueshëm pushtimin e Ukrainës nga Rusia dhe ka apeluar për një armëpushim të menjëhershëm.

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