Turkey’s society has radicalized during Erdoğan’s rule, which has contributed to rising Turkish nationalism that rejects Europe and the West; and when denied membership in the European Union, Ankara began seeking allies elsewhere. ..…

We are very much concerned that missiles could be deployed on the territory of European allies, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said Monday... ..…

They also fail to mention that Venezuela is already receiving aid from its allies, and that it is even working with European countries to receive technical aid. . . ..…

“We cannot ensure the defense of the West if our allies grow dependent on the East,” he lamented. He also condemned European Union powers that were supporting Iran and trying to get around U.S. sanctions (again, mostly implying Germany). ..…

And most importantly, ion that the only negotiation process is one that is controlled by Trump administration and its allies, i.e., European Contact Group.   ..…