Published November 20,2025

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Türkiye ‘s e-commerce spending per capita reached $276.7, close to the figure worldwide at $301 as of November, according to the Turkish Trade Ministry .

The Trade Ministry released a guide for e-export markets and customs practices in 25 countries on Wednesday, providing Turkish exporters with road maps for potential markets.

The guide provides essential information about the 25 countries’ e-commerce regulations, marketplaces, express delivery companies, payment service providers, and customs clearance procedures.

These 25 countries are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, the Philippines, the UK, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the US, and Vietnam.

The ratio of e-commerce shoppers to the world population stands at 40.5% as of November, while e-commerce products make up 17.9% of total retail sales, according to the Turkish Trade Ministry’s report.

Türkiye’s ratio of online shoppers to population was 29.3%, while e-commerce made up 7% of the country’s total retail sales.

The US boasted the highest ratio of online shoppers to population at 84.5%, followed by the UK with 81.5% and China with 78.8%.

China had the highest share of e-commerce in total retail sales, reaching 27.8%, followed by the US and the UK at 26.7% each, while the lowest rates were seen in Nigeria and Egypt with 1.6% and 2.9%, respectively.

The US’ e-commerce spending per capita totaled $992.5, followed by Canada with $513.7, South Korea with $479.4, and Japan with $477.5.

Meanwhile, India had the lowest per capita e-commerce spending with $31.7, and Nigeria’s rate reached $48.5.

Published November 19,2025

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Russia on Wednesday signaled that it remains ready to resume talks on Ukraine, responding to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s renewed hope for reviving the Istanbul negotiation track .

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow continues to favor dialogue and rejected suggestions that it is responsible for the prolonged pause.

“Moscow is open to continuation; Moscow is open to negotiations,” the TASS news agency quoted him as saying.

He reiterated the accusation that the pause is because of the unwillingness of the “Kyiv regime.”

Erdoğan said earlier in the day that Türkiye believes the Istanbul process could be reinstated “with a comprehensive framework that can address acute problems.” He recalled that Ankara hosted three rounds of Russia -Ukraine talks this year, during which “progress was made” and the sides were able to directly discuss ceasefire and peace issues.

He described the meetings as a key diplomatic milestone and reiterated Türkiye’s readiness to consider any proposals from Moscow that achieve a ceasefire and pave the way for a just and lasting peace.

Published November 20,2025

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President Recep T ayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yılmaz as Türkiye’s new ambassador to Damascus, marking the first such appointment in 13 y ears.

The announcement was published in the Official Gazette with Erdoğan’s signature.

Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler received Yılmaz and congratulated him on the post.

Yılmaz thanked Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for his appointment.

“Drawing strength from the deep human and cultural ties that have existed for centuries between Türkiye and Syria, we will strive to develop our relations in a way that upholds the principles of good neighborliness and contributes to peace and stability in our region,” Yılmaz wrote on US social media company X.

“I have personally witnessed the support Türkiye has provided to the Syrian people during their most difficult days. From now on as well, as the Turkish state, we will continue working together with our Syrian brothers and sisters to shape the welfare, tranquility, and shared future of our peoples,” he added.

US Ambassador to Türkiye and US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said he looks forward to working closely with Yılmaz as the newly appointed ambassador begins his “historic” mission in Syria.

Published November 19,2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday voiced hope that Kyiv and Moscow could restart prisoner swaps by the end of the year, stressing that Türkiye plays a crucial role in efforts to advance the exchanges.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after their meeting in Türkiye’s capital Ankara, Zelenskyy said the meeting was “comprehensive and fruitful,” adding that mutual trust between the two states remains vital.

He thanked Türkiye for maintaining a principled stance on the Russia-Ukraine war and for its clear support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“It is not our first meeting this year, and for that we wish to extend our gratitude,” Zelenskyy said, adding that Ankara’s cooperation “helps our lives” and contributes directly to Ukraine’s defense needs.

He also emphasized the importance of Türkiye’s mediation role. “I hope to restart prisoner swaps with Russia by the end of the year, and Türkiye provides great support for this,” the Ukrainian president added.