Erdogan triumphs after difficult election
Point of view. Maverick President Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected with a majority of around 52.5% over the more Western compatible opposition coalition, led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Turkey
Relief in Moscow as Erdogan favorite in key Turkish elections
Forget Bahkmut and FI6s, this is crucial for Russia in its diplomatic war against the US and NATO in Ukraine. With Erdogan returned to power for another five years, Russia’s Black Sea coast line will be secure against NATO threats as long as the war lasts.