Russian sources are reporting this morning that Turkey is in the exploratory stages of negotiations to purchase the Russian S-400 surface to air missile system. Similar negotiations have been held in 2009 and 2015 without a positive outcome. While stressing that Turkey, a NATO member, is looking at other options,…
In a blow to the Obama administration’s feckless foreign policy in the Middle East, or a complete lack of one, NATO member Turkey seems set to join the Russia, Iran, Syria axis in the Middle East to support the Assad regime against the opposition and target the Islamic State. The…
Opinion: Russia Jumps For Joy Over Wedge Between Turkey And NATO.
Russia Says No Change In Strategy In Syria After Turkish Offer To Join Forces…
It seems that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Turkish President Erdogan more under his thumb than previously thought. After apologizing to Russia for shooting down a Russian jet who entered Turkish airspace, Erdogan is bending over backwards to please his new Russian Godfather. Turkey now says that Russia can use…
Opinion: Putin Wins Cold War With Turkey Over Shootdown.
Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin has confirmed on Monday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent a letter of condolence on the death of the Su-24 pilot to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Anadolu news agency has reported. “Kalin said that Erdogan offered his deep condolences on the downed Russian plane….
Russians have long memories. The Turkish air force shooting down a Russian SU-24 fighter bomber at the Turkish, Syrian border last year will not be forgotten for a long time, especially by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s rage over the incident will ensure that Russia and Turkey will be on…