Erdogan’s re-election, a defining event in the war in Ukraine

Recep Tayyip Erdogan triumphed in the Turkish elections on Sunday May 28. Turkey’s president derives his strength from his unique relationship with Russia. Russian gas is fundamental for Ankara, and a nuclear power plant has been built by Moscow in Turkey. Erdoganreelected, n‘will not apply economic sanctions against Russia. “Who are you to impose sanctions on Russia?“, he asked the Westerners.

Erdogan plays the balancing act

He also plays tightrope walkers with the‘NATO. Turkey is a member of I’Alliance, but bought Russian missiles a few years ago. Erdogan also speaks to Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of the‘Ukraine, to whom he sells combat drones. “Turkey’s foreign policy is notably driven by Turkey’s economic orientation, which is an export orientation, and the Ukrainian market is an important market for armaments“, analyzes Jean-François Pérouse, geographer and author of“Erdogan, Turkey’s new father?“. Between Russians and Ukrainians, Erdogyear is intended to facilitate. In particular, he sealed I’grain agreement, and will continue to mediate.