Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

TÜRKİYE

ANKARA - Following aftermath of powerful earthquakes which struck 11 southern provinces on Feb. 6.

US

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden to gather with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for virtual meeting to continue efforts to support Ukraine

WASHINGTON - Desk to monitor repercussions of first anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine as US is expected to announce new sanctions on Moscow.

WASHINGTON - UN Security Council to meet for high-level ministerial debate to discuss war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will speak.

WASHINGTON - Members of US House Homeland Security Committee to travel to El Paso, Texas where they will be briefed by law enforcement on border.

UK

LONDON - UK to observe a national moment of silence to mark the anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war.

LONDON - Demonstrators to march after a memorial service in Ukrainian Catholic Church to Russia's London Embassy on the first anniversary of war.

GERMANY

BERLIN - President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to host event at Bellevue Palace to mark 1st anniversary of Ukraine war.

BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold news conference following video conference of G7 heads of state and government.

ESTONIA

TALLINN - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to visit Tallinn on first anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war as Estonia marks the anniversary of the declaration of independence.

THE ECONOMY

ANKARA - The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye to share newly established company figures for January.

ANKARA - Culture and Tourism Ministry to reveal foreign tourist data for January.

BERLIN - Statistical office to share GDP figures for Q4.

SPORTS

SWITZERLAND - Last 16 draws to be held in Europa League, Europa Conference League.

SPECIAL REPORT

Disagreements between EU member, candidate nations that marked 1st year of Russia-Ukraine war

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ISTANBUL (AA) – A number of disagreements between EU members and candidates came to the fore during the first year of war between Russia and Ukraine.

SPECIAL REPORT

Ukrainians living in UK optimistic, do not feel alone

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - Ukrainians living in the UK do not feel alone and are hopeful of a better future as the world marks one-year anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine.

SPECIAL REPORT

Ukrainian refugees in US hopeful about returning home, say only way ‘victory’

By Rabia Iclal Turan

WASHINGTON (AA) - As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its second year, Ukrainian refugees who had to seek refuge thousands of miles away in the US are hopeful of returning back to their country but only in the case of “victory” and “independence.”

SPECIAL REPORT

War in Ukraine and changing dynamics of Russian-Chinese relations

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – The ongoing war in Ukraine has exerted a profound influence over world politics to the extent that many decision-makers already think nothing will be the same even when the war is eventually over. The Russian-Chinese relations, which significantly improved and diversified in the last two decades, were also affected by the war as the West, tries to isolate Russia economically and politically, and toughens its stance and discourse against China.

SPECIAL REPORT

Where does Russia-Ukraine war stand now?

By Darren Lyn

HOUSTON, US (AA) - Russia launched its war on Ukraine on this day last year, in what many people around the world thought would be a swift victory. One year later, the conflict seems to have no end in sight.

SPECIAL REPORT

'Catastrophic' and 'positive' results of Russia's 'special operation' in Ukraine

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - The results of the first year of the Russian military operation revealed both the country’s weaknesses and strengths, according to assessments of the Director of the Institute of Political Studies Sergey Markov.

SPECIAL REPORT

West continues arms supplies to Ukraine as war drags into 2nd year

By Burc Eruygur and Elena Teslova

ISTANBUL / MOSCOW (AA) - The first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war was marked by a significant change in arms supplies by Western countries.

SPECIAL REPORT

1 year on, Russia-Ukraine war continues to capture the headlines

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - One year has passed since the start of Russia's war with Ukraine, resulting in a conflict that continues to the main story in the news.

SPECIAL REPORT

Russian economy falls into recession due to war, not likely to pick up this year

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA (AA) - Russian economy entered a recession as lower real wages cut consumer expenditure and investment was smashed by international sanctions as a result of its war on Ukraine, and it is not likely to pick up a strong pace soon.

SPECIAL REPORT

Major shifts since Russia-Ukraine war: Energy politics in Eurasia

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Since Russia launched its war on Ukraine a year ago, energy has been among sectors affected the most.

SPECIAL REPORT

Pakistan rescue team calls for int’l efforts in post-quake rehabilitation

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) – Pakistan's search and rescue team has expressed solidarity with the Turkish people and has urged the international community to step forward and assist quake-hit Türkiye.

SPECIAL REPORT

Azerbaijan with brotherly Türkiye in good, bad times, rescuers say

By Burak Dag

HATAY, Türkiye (AA) - Azerbaijan is always with brotherly country Türkiye, in good and even in bad times, rescuers from the country serving in earthquake zones say.

SPECIAL REPORT

‘War-time experience’ helped volunteers quickly respond to Türkiye quakes

By Faruk Zorlu and Riyaz ul Khaliq

ADANA, Türkiye (AA) – The time spent aiding war-torn victims in Syria and other places helped volunteers of Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) in quickly responding to twin disasters that hit Türkiye early this month.

SPECIAL REPORT

New wave of drought hitting northern Italy

By Michele Novaga

MILAN, Italy (AA) - Drought is again affecting northern Italy and the Po Valley, where half of the national livestock breeding is concentrated.