Erdogan-Putin, a complex relationship

Russia today announced its return to the grain agreement. In the preamble to today’s decision by Putin, the Welt it refers to aspects of Russian-Turkish relations and the diplomatic success of Erdogan, who, as the article says, is “one of the few partners of Putin who openly shows his opposition to sanctions against Russia – and even as a leader of a NATO country . After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country became an important transport hub between Russia and the West. Trade between the two countries actually increased after the invasion by 198% – and this was mainly thanks to re-exports. The conclusion of the grain agreement is considered a great diplomatic success for the Turkish president.”

The accession process of Finland and Sweden and Russian-Turkish relations

On the news network Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland German correspondent Gerd Heller refers to another dimension of Russian-Turkish relations – in anticipation of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Ankara on Friday and plans to join Finland and Sweden in the alliance: “Out of 30 NATO partners, 28 have ratify the alliance’s northern enlargement. Hungary’s approval is also expected by the end of the year. In order to approve the inclusion of new members there must be unanimity of all allies. But Turkey remains steadfast in its “no”, as from the Turkish point of view, Sweden does not meet the conditions for membership.” Erdogan’s attitude makes the Kremlin leader smile, comments Heller, as “with his attitude he weakens the northeastern wing of NATO, while at the same time with threats of war he incites tensions with Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. A strategy that favors Putin, who last week praised Erdogan as a “reliable partner and strong leader”.

DW – Chrysa Vachcevanou

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