{
  "id": 9282785,
  "title": "Turkey Politically Balances Between The West And Russia, But Humanitarianly Stands With Ukraine — Expert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/turkey-politically-balances-between-the-west-and-russia-but",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/turkey-politically-balances-between-the-west-and-russia-but-humanitarianly-stands-with-ukraine-expert/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Turkish society supports Ukraine in the conflict",
    "Ankara balances with West and Russia politically",
    "Turkey provides more humanitarian aid to Ukraine than US/EU"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Turkey's humanitarian commitment to Ukraine sets it apart from Western nations, while its diplomatic efforts reflect a long-standing bid to balance relations with both Western powers and Russia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}