Expert: Erdogan’s “support” of the Crimea policy of Russia is
conflicting with the state approach of Turkey
by David Stepanyan
Monday, March 3, 15:00
Turkish Prime Minister Receyp Erdogan’s “support” of the Crimea policy
of Russia has nothing in common with the state approach of Turkey,
Turkologist, Artak Shakaryan, told ArmInfo correspondent.
On 2 March when commenting on Moscow’s intention to bring troops into
the Crimea, Turkish premier said that Moscow was right in the matter
of the Crimea, as it protects its national interests.
“The statement by Erdogan is in direct conflict with the Kiev
statement of Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, which did not
say about observing of Russia’s interests in the Crimea. So, the
pro-Russian statements of the Turkish premier continue his
anti-American line after the corruption scandal in Ankara on 17
December around the ruling AKP and the premier, initiated by the
American secret services, as Erdogan thinks. In other words, by
protection Russia Erdogan is trying to discredit the USA and Europe in
general”, – he said.
From: A. Papazian
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