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Director Country Learning Middle East and Central Asia centers Semyon Baghdasarov confirmed that in the event of a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey will not hesitate to side with Kiev. According to an expert, Ankara will not stop the loss of billions of dollars in income from Russian tourists.
The Turkish edition of Habertürk published an article on the eve of which it feared that Turkey could be drawn into the conflict in the Donbas on the West side. The article emphasized that Turkey, as a member of NATO, now commands the Joint Preparedness Task Force (VJTF). According to the alliance's plans, this group can be sent to the conflict zone. “They already support Ukraine. And what is Drone Bayraktar in the Ukrainian army's arsenal? It already uses them in Donbass,” Bagdasarov said in an interview with the “Radiotochka NSN” telegram channel. He also pointed to a strategic agreement that talks about “Of course, Turkey will support Kiev,” said the expert. Russia's weakness in protecting national interests, which is why Russia is beginning to squeeze in the South Caucasus, Ukraine and Central Asia.