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2014-12-02 The Grand Turk

Putin Meets Erdogan to Strengthen Russia-Turkey Ties

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Posted by trailing wife 2014-12-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 To make him an offer, Recep can't refuse?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2014-12-02 02:22|| 2014-12-02 02:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Erdogan's need for Russian fuel is greater than his antipathy for the Syrian. Putin is just nudging the pieces around on the board.

Posted by SteveS 2014-12-02 02:55|| 2014-12-02 02:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Like a chess match we sit back and watch Putin make his moves. I see a natural symbiotic relationship here. Perhaps an EU of Asia in the works. Say what you will, Putin is more of a man of action than a flowery man of words. His wealthy associates will mingle well with the Turks. This economic connection is very much needed by the Turks. Especially for Erdogan. I see many benefits for Erdie.

Posted by Dale 2014-12-02 07:48|| 2014-12-02 07:48|| Front Page Top

#4 About that 'historic' Turkish claim to the Crimea and parts of the Ukraine? Right of Return(tm)?

Posted by Procopius2k 2014-12-02 08:33|| 2014-12-02 08:33|| Front Page Top

#5 I suspect Putinist Russia has a covert agreement wid Erdogan Turkey in that, in exchange for Russian energy or fuel + minimal criticism of what Russia does in the Crimea andor Eastern Ukraine, Russia will look the other way as Turkey expands southward + nationally = geopol modernizes unto new OWG Co-Superpower status???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2014-12-02 22:44|| 2014-12-02 22:44|| Front Page Top

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