Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a statement this evening, decided to officially recognize the so-called administrations of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. As the tension increased after this critical development, the sanctions against Russia, the occupation of Ukraine and the effects of this situation on Turkey began to be discussed.
Recently, the eyes of the whole world, Tension between Russia and Ukraine in flipped state. Unfortunately, the war and the occupation of Ukraine have been evaluated for a long time, and all these scenarios are closely related to Russia and Ukraine, as well as the whole world, especially the region including Turkey.
In addition to the claims that “Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine”, which the US intelligence has constantly put forward in recent weeks, although Russia repeats that it does not want such tension in the region, the developments and the increasing tension, especially this evening, ‘will the war begin?’ He once again raised his questions to the top. Then, Russia’s decision to send troops to the region caused news that the invasion had begun.
Putin signed the decree recognizing the so-called rule of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine
In the statement made by Putin this evening after the Extraordinary Security Council Meeting, many different topics drew attention. While Putin considers giving countries the right to secede from the USSR as a big mistake, Bolsheviks were responsible for the collapse of the USSR. expressed.
In addition, Putin said that Ukraine is controlled by the United States and foreign powers, with Ukraine’s infrastructure left over from the Soviet Union and technological support from the West. can develop nuclear weapons He also added to his comments.
However, the most striking topic in the statements made was Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called administrations of the separatists in eastern Ukraine. This decision on the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, which Russia declared that it “recognised its independence”, set the whole world politics in motion. After Russia signed the decree. While NATO and EU made statements of condemnation and sanctions, this decision is against international law stressed.
The Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, which are pro-Russian separatists, In 2014, two separate administrations were created on the territory of Ukraine.. Recognition of these administrations by Russia was evaluated as an attack on Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Russia begins sending troops to ‘protect’ the separatist regions it recognizes as independence
After Putin’s statements, Russia decided to move into the eastern Ukraine regions and regions in which it recognizes its independence. Decision to send troops to ‘protect’ took. After this development, Russia’s Officially ‘occupied’ Ukrainian territory began to be expressed.
According to Reuters, within the scope of the agreements signed with the separatists recognized by Russia, Russia is in the areas under the control of the separatists in eastern Ukraine. able to build military bases. In his speech, Putin claimed that Ukraine was targeting civilians in and around the Donbas contact line, “Those who hold power in Kiev must put an end to military action. If they do not, they will have accepted to take responsibility for the continued bloodshed.He pointed to Ukraine as responsible for the conflicts in the region.
How will Russia’s possible invasion of Ukraine affect Turkey?
It is certain that the tension between Russia and Ukraine and the possible war will have shocking effects on the whole world. In Turkey ties with both countries and with NATO will be affected by this war at many different points. The possible effects, which are included in an analysis published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), range from escalating tensions in the Black Sea to staggering economic effects for Turkey.
While the analysis by Aaron Stein at the Center for Foreign Policy Studies (FPRI) focused on the shaking of the fragile balances in the Black Sea, in another analysis written by French diplomat Marc Pierini, the former Head of the European Commission delegation to Turkey, “Moscow has options. used by Ukraine Action against Turkish-made military equipment; for Turkey economic sanctions (Russia’s tourism and agricultural imports have been halted in past crises) A tough stance against Turkish troops in northern Syria and internally displaced Syrians near the Turkish border.” statements are included.
Middle East expert Zvi Bar’el said:The Turkish economy is closely tied to Russia. These include hundreds of Turkish companies operating in Russia, Billions spent by Russian tourists in Turkey, Cooperation in Syria and Turkey’s Purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems is located.He draws attention to the fact that difficult days await Turkey in many different topics such as investment, tourism and military equipment agreements.
How do experts interpret the latest developments?
Attention is drawn to situations such as the fact that Turkey buys the engines of Akıncı UAVs from Ukraine.
How will the economy be affected?
