Erdogan Claims Turkey Can Remain Friends with the West While Joining China-Russia Axis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey can maintain friendly relations with Western nations while pursuing membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and forming a security arrangement with China and Russia. Erdogan made the statement as Turkey seeks to deepen ties with both groups simultaneously. Turkey is a NATO member and has longstanding defense agreements with the United States and European countries.

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