Turkey Politically Balances Between The West And Russia, But Humanitarianly Stands With Ukraine — Expert
Turkish society supports Ukraine, while at the political level Ankara tries to maintain a policy of balance between the Western world and Russia, a tradition dating back to the final period of the Ottoman Empire. Overall, Turkey's policy is oriented toward diplomacy and peace. Turkish international relations expert and founder of the "Policy and Strategy" analytical platform Kemal Kısa gave this…
Turkish society unequivocally supports Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, according to Turkish international relations expert Kemal Kısa. In contrast, Ankara's political stance aims to maintain a balance between Western powers and Russia, a tradition that has persisted since the decline of the Ottoman Empire. Kısa stated that Turkey's foreign policy prioritizes diplomacy and peace, refraining from aligning unequivocally with either camp.
The expert emphasized that Turkey engages with the West, notably through NATO membership, while also providing humanitarian support to Ukraine. This humanitarian stance contrasts with the policies of the United States and European nations, which have offered more limited assistance to Kiev. Although Turkey continues to develop relations with Russia, the expert highlighted that the country's humanitarian support for Ukraine stands in contrast to those Western approaches.
Kısa concluded that Turkey's policy is driven by its commitment to diplomacy and peace, alongside efforts to mediate conflicts in various regions globally.
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