The role of mediator between Moscow and Kiev seems to be sought by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish president said on Tuesday that the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine was unrealistic, adding that he should discuss the crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The West has expressed fears that tens of thousands of Russian troops may have gathered in Ukraine near the border. Russia denies having such plans.
“I do not think Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a realistic approach because Ukraine is not an ordinary country. Ukraine is a strong country,” Erdogan told reporters on a trip to Albania on Monday. NTV.
“In order for Russia to take this step, it would have to review the situation around the world and on its own,” he said, adding that the region could not accept a new war and that such a move “would not be right.” .
“Of course we have to put these issues on the table with Mr. Putin and discuss them.”
NATO member Turkey has good relations with both Kiev and Moscow but opposes Russian policy in Syria and Libya, as well as the annexation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014.
While forging defense and energy cooperation with Russia, Ankara has also sold sophisticated drones to Ukraine, angering Moscow.
In November, Erdogan said Turkey was ready to intervene in the crisis, an offer that was welcomed by Kiev but rejected by Moscow. Ankara has also said that sanctions against Russia will not be a solution to this issue.
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