Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the West is sending Ukraine not weapons, but “scrap”. He also accused that they are pursuing a policy towards Russia that is “based on provocations.”
On Channel 24 Vice-Rector of the UCU and international affairs expert Dmitry Sherengovsky commented that the anti-Western stance is not new to Turkey. This is not the first time Erdogan has spoken out and I support such rhetoric.
The expert noted that at the same time, the statement of the Turkish president was strange, calling the weapon a crowbar.
Most likely, this is Turkish bravado. Erdogan is thus trying to put his position. This is communication with your voter,” said Dmitry Sherengovsky.
He explained what Erdogan is trying to show:
- “We are so strong, we are so powerful, we alone know how properly build this discourse”.
- “We do not join the West, we have our own line. But this line gives certain advantages to Turkish society.”
absolutely not. Erdogan himself understands this very well. This does not prevent him from building his image as a conciliator. But building it solely on the anti-Western rhetoric that Turkey has been using for a long time.” Sherengovsky added.
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The expert explained that Turkey has been looking for its own path in recent decades. Even EU candidacy is a very symbolic step that no one really needs.
Turkey wants to be quite an active political player in its region. For the Turks, it is important that “we can impose our own agenda,” Sherengovsky explained.
“On the other hand, there is a long tradition that not only Erdogan, but many authoritarian leaders have, if < strong>there is nothing to inspire your nation in domestic politics, then foreign policy is always mentioned “, added the expert.
According to him, Turkey has big economic problems – there is a huge inflation that has been going on for more than a year. Although Turkey is one of the 20 largest economies in the world, this has practically no effect on the quality of life of Turks, especially in small towns. That is why Erdogan extracts this thesis that look, but everyone respects us.
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What is the situation in Turkey: recent news
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the only one whom Russian dictator Vladimir Putin accepts, treats him normally and sometimes plays along with him.
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- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to hold a joint meeting with Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky in Turkey. According to him, this is necessary for a radical resolution of the crisis.
