Before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, Turkey and President Erdogan were occasionally discussed in the media. However, due to the various actions taken by this Turkish leader after the start of the war, the media began to report more about Turkey than before, and in many places, Erdoğan has been portrayed as a skilled player in the political field.
When hundreds of grain ships were stuck in Ukrainian ports, only Turkey’s action allowed the ships to leave the port and reach their destinations. Analysts believe that no other politician is capable of doing this except for President Erdogan.
In the midst of the war between Russia and Ukraine, Erdoğan has repeatedly managed to convince senior government officials of the two countries to sit at the same table. Besides, he was able to make an agreement between the two countries so that grain ships can leave the port.
Fearing Russia, Sweden and Finland are rushing to become NATO members. The Turkish government is standing in the way. Turkey’s veto power in NATO has increased the importance of the Turkish government to the Western world, including the US.
No one has been more active in the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia than Erdogan. When he visited Iran, he met President Ebrahim Raisi and Putin. This proves that he is ready to maintain good relations with America’s enemies.
Erdogan is moving forward with an independent foreign policy as the European Union refuses to grant Turkey membership. Whatever the Turkish government does, the Western world cannot afford to ignore them now.
President Erdoğan has forced Sweden and Finland to sit down at the same table with turksih government and accept all of Turkey’s terms. As a result, the two countries said they would not support any terrorist group that poses a threat to Turkey.
Erdogan was angered by Donald Trump’s refusal to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. But Biden softened his tone and agreed to sell dozens of F16 fighter jets to Turkey.
The list of Turkey’s demands are increasing day by day and the West has no other option but to tolerate him. Because if Turkey completely enters the group of Russia and China, the West will suffer the most.