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Mending fences: The new normal in Turkish diplomacy

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Al-Araby

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has presented Turkey with some dilemmas. Whether discussing Ankara’s bilateral relationships with Kyiv and Moscow, Black Sea security, or the state of the Turkish economy, much is at stake as the conflict rages on. But striking a delicate balance through skilled diplomacy is the name of the game for Ankara. On one hand, Turkey has supported Ukrainian membership in NATO and stood against all Russian violations of the country’s sovereignty going back to 2014. Turkey has also given military support to Kyiv in the form of stealth frigates and Turkish Bayraktar drones. …

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