Escalation in Crimea threatens Erdogan – Putin rapprochement

With tensions rising between Russia and Ukraine in August 2016, Turkish President Erdogan may find himself forced to decide which side of the fence he sits on. That may entail falling out of love with Russia all over again, just after a summer 2016 rapprochement.

ESO: Background information: Erdogan to meet Putin for a ‘new beginning’ http://www.europeansources.info/record/erdogan-to-meet-putin-for-a-new-beginning/

ESO: Background information: Russia and Ukraine step up security amid tension over Crimea http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-and-ukraine-step-up-security-amid-tension-over-crimea/

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