Reuters Agency: Türkiye will not support NATO's plan for Poland and the Baltic states. The defense plan for Poland and the Baltic countries, submitted by NATO, met with opposition from Turkey. Turkey has stated that it will not support the project until it receives the necessary support in the fighting against the Kurds that is taking place in Northern Syria. This position was conveyed by Türkiye through one of its diplomats in NATO.
. Türkiye makes its aid to Poland and the Baltic countries dependent on the support it receives
The support that Turkey is applying for in the conflict with Kurds in northern Syria is one of the conditions that must be met for the country to sign a protection pact for Poland and the Baltic states. According to Turkish diplomats, only if Turkey receives adequate support in the above-mentioned issue - both military and political - is it possible to sign the project. The point is, in fact, for NATO to recognize the Kurds as "terrorists." However, this condition is not easy to meet. The main obstacle here is that the Kurds played a key role in defeating the Islamic State and are still Washington's allies.
Turkey's objection: Eastern Europe will not receive aid
. Such a radical position of Turkey in supporting the defense plan of Poland and the Baltic countries is very questionable difficult situation practically all of Eastern Europe. What is it about? in case of attack from Russia, these countries do not have guaranteed support - both political and military in the fight against the aggressor, even though they are members of NATO. This problem most affects Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland.
Aid plan for Poland and the Baltic States. It was established in 2014
The project to which Turkey expressed such radical opposition was created in 2014. After the annexation of Crimea. Despite the fact that Turkey is so radically opposed, the NATO spokeswoman assures that the Alliance will make every effort to provide support to all its members, including Poland and the other Baltic countries that are members of NATO. The dispute itself, however, is a very clear confirmation. On the Washington-Ankara line, still no full agreement was reached.
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