Erdogan is not going to sever ties with either Putin or Zelensky
Recep Tayyip Erdogan ,
KYIV. UkraineGate , 19 , May , 2022 | War News.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that he does not intend to sever ties with either Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or Russian President Vladimir Putin .
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“We are pursuing a policy of balance with regard to both Russia and Ukraine, and I do not intend to sever ties with either Mr Putin or Zelensky in this policy,” Erdogan said.
Before
On May 17, it was reported that Erdogan had invited Putin to Turkey, with a visit expected in the coming days.
Erdogan said Ankara intends to agree on a date for a quick meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia.
NATO enlargement
The President of Turkey also touched upon Ankara’s objections to the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO.
“We have told our close friends that we will say ‘no’ to the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, and we will continue to do so,” Erdogan said.
Source: Ukrgate