Russian ambassador killed in Türkiye

Those behind killing of Russian Ambassador Karlov in Turkey must be found & punished – Moscow
Russia wants to ensure that both masterminds and perpetrators in the 2016 murder of its envoy Andrey Karlov are found and brought to justice, the Kremlin said, hours ahead of a one-on-one between the Turkish and Russian leaders.
Mar 5, 2020 09:56
Assassination of Russian ambassador was not killer’s ‘own initiative’ – Turkish Interior Minister
The assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, was a well-planned and premeditated murder, Turkey's interior minister told journalists. He said it did not happen at the initiative of the killer or out of personal vengeance.
Dec 25, 2016 01:23
‘Shots fired at ambassador Karlov targeted Russian state’ – top senator to RT
The assassination of ambassador Karlov is a sign of a serious split in the Turkish elite, a top Russian senator told RT. The shots targeted the Russian state itself, but still won’t affect Moscow’s policies and its cooperation with Turkey and Iran on Syrian reconciliation efforts.
Dec 22, 2016 03:45
Russian envoy’s killer ‘obviously’ follower of US-based Turkish fugitive cleric – Erdogan
The man who assassinated Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov is "obviously" a member of the Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, citing the killer’s background and connections as "proof".
Dec 22, 2016 01:44
American journalists who 'danced' on Russian Ambassador’s grave have no shame Op-ed
Two American journalists have crossed a line in their reaction to the murder of a Russian diplomat this week. They are both a disgrace to the profession they purport to practice.
Dec 21, 2016 16:13
‘West dismembered Syria, created incubator for radical groups’ Op-ed
The Russian ambassador’s murder won’t affect the Syrian peace process, says commentator Abdel Bari Atwan. The Russian-Iranian-Turkish talks on Syria could help reach a peaceful settlement after Western involvement only led to bloody anarchy, he adds.
Dec 21, 2016 14:36

Top stories

Op-Ed

Latest videos

RT Features

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute?

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute? FEATURE

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud FEATURE

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views FEATURE

Secret societies: Harmless members-only clubs or dire threats to democracy?

Secret societies: Harmless members-only clubs or dire threats to democracy? FEATURE