In the analysis of the US-based magazine, the role of Ankara in ending the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv was emphasized.
Turkey’s diplomatic traffic between Russia and Ukraine, independently of the West, continues to be discussed.
Washington-based Foreign Policy magazine wrote that Turkey has emerged as a major player in the protracted war.
“Turkey offers lessons to the West”
It was emphasized that Ankara is involved in many fronts, from security with Ukraine to energy cooperation with Russia and diplomatic mediation between Kyiv and Moscow.
In the analysis, which is stated to be facilitated by Turkey’s diplomacy, the shipment of grain from Ukrainian ports, “Ankara’s approach offers lessons to the West on how to deal with Russia.
“Acting independently”
Turkey is a vital member of the NATO security bloc, but one that acts independently of, and sometimes against, the positions of its American and European partners. it was said.
“Provided weapons to Ukraine, did not participate in sanctions against Russia”
Ankara’s President Recep Tayyip Stating that it has strengthened its position as a regional power under Erdogan’s leadership, it was said:
“It supplied Ukraine with a significant amount of weapons, but did not participate in Western sanctions against Russia. Ankara remains an indispensable member of NATO.
“It shows a tendency to prioritize its own national interests”
While Turkey refrained from participating in sanctions, it broadly supported NATO’s position on providing security support to Ukraine.
Ankara blocked the expansion of the military bloc into Sweden and Finland for months due to problems with the PKK. This shows Turkey’s tendency to prioritize its own national interests.
“Turkey’s Most Important Role”
Perhaps Turkey’s most important role has been to mediate the grain and food supply issue between Moscow and Kyiv.
Most of Ukraine’s food and grain exports (including those from Russia) must pass through the sea waters of Turkey’s Black Sea and Bosphorus to reach global markets in the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
“Unlocked vital food sources”
Turkey is the only NATO member with good working relations with both Russia and Ukraine. It can therefore help guarantee the safe passage of ships through this area.
Turkey’s strategic approach has yielded significant benefits, allowing Ankara to not only unlock vital food sources, but also strengthen its diplomatic prestige in the process.”
