Ankara’s condemnation of Russian operations, support of Ukraine’s independence, abstention from joining Western sanctions, and neutral interpretation of the Montreux Convention is a reflection of Turkey’s balancing act with Russia and Ukraine. Marc Pierini explains why this policy came into place and whether Turkey can succeed in walking this tightrope.
About Marc Pierini
Marc Pierini is a visiting scholar at Carnegie Europe, where his research focuses on developments in the Middle East and Turkey from a European perspective.
3 мар 2022