President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Sochi, Russia’s Black Sea coast, for a one-day working visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Before the bilateral meeting, the leaders issued a press statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Our trade volume has increased by 70 percent this year. In fact, it doubled in the first quarter of the year. We also have some projects in the energy sector. Consumers in Europe should be grateful to Turkey for being able to buy Russian gas from Turkey,” he said.

Erdoğan said, “I believe that we should specifically address the developments in Syria on this occasion, which will also bring relief to the region. Our solidarity in the fight against terrorism is of great importance. I believe that with the steps we will take and the talks we will hold on this issue, we will gain strength.”

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

On Jul 11, 2025

Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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