Russian fear is growing! Europe’s hope Turkish army

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Lerato Khumalo

While the hope of peace in the Russian-Ukraine war appeared, the European Union (EU), which has been supporting the military and Ali for the Kiev administration for 3 years, has been afraid of a possible “Russian revenge”. In the EU public opinion, the belief that the Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who declared his victory in Ukraine, will eliminate his eyes to the eastern border of Europe. Türkiye, which has been distracted for full membership for years, collects attention due to the increasing power of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). With its modern structure and operational capacity in European and US media, it is key to the key importance for the EU security.

It is expressed that European security cannot be considered without Türkiye, especially without defense industry.

There is praise to TB3

“Trump’s reorganization of American alliances and the Russian threat strengthens the role of Türkiye as a strategic -importance country” in the Western media, the TCG Anatolian ship, the TB3 -type armed unmanned aerial vehicle, the safe descent to the deck after the short task was reported. In the news, “This is a military first for Türkiye. In the 16th century, the flight was greeted as a return to the empire’s glory, dominated by the Ottoman Navy under the command of Barbaros Hayreddin.“his statements were included.

Turkey’s unimaginable

In a commentary on the Financial Times, NATO member Türkiye’s army is “on the right path”, saying, “the southeast of Europe to protect the revenge of Russia, a well -armed ally,” the statement said. The following statements took place in the news: “A few days ago, President Erdoğan said, ‘It has become clear that European security cannot be considered without Türkiye, especially without a defense industry’. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Antalya, verifying Erdogan, ‘President Erdogan, NATO is an incredible leader and a real respected of his colleagues’ he said. It will be useful for everyone that EU countries are open to initiatives with European countries outside the EU. “

Israel is uncomfortable

Financial Times, in the backstage of a European diplomat in the backstage news of Türkiye “as a strategic importance country” role increased by stating that the developments in Syria pointed out. Trump, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, the decision to remove sanctions against Syria and the words of President Erdogan, “Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel started not to feel good“Comment was made.

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Türkiye’s attitude towards the Russian-Ukraine war was described as a “intelligent neutrality”.

Military weight

On the other hand, Financial Times commented that Türkiye’s military weight, which President Erdoğan saw as a way to restart EU membership negotiations, is undeniable. Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who hosted NATO Foreign Ministers in Antalya, is now emphasized that EU defense meetings are regularly invited to EU defense meetings, while a European official, “There is an appetite for closer cooperation with Ankara” was transferred. New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underlined that he has the same agreement, the news of the sale of the Eurofighter to Ankara said.

Smart Foreign Policy

While the increasing military and diplomatic influence of Türkiye was pointed out, the possibility of a tripartite meeting in Istanbul, which will be attended by the Presidents of Ukraine and Russian states and perhaps the United States, was underlined. In his comment at the New York Times, “The meeting has not been realized and it may have been limited to inter -delegations, but Erdogan is one of the few leaders in the world that can offer to host such a summit. He also provided military support to Kiev during the conflict in Ukraine. At the same time, he did not impose sanctions on Moscow. Thus, he managed to remain as a ‘smart neutral’.

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