Why Turkey calling it ‘war’ in Ukraine matters for the Black Sea
Experts say Turkey, a NATO member, is in a difficult position, caught between supporting a friend in Ukraine, but also avoiding escalating tension with Russia.
Experts say Turkey, a NATO member, is in a difficult position, caught between supporting a friend in Ukraine, but also avoiding escalating tension with Russia.
Russia has “been very thoughtful about how they’ve been ramping up their level of activity” in the Black Sea, said Bryan Clark, a fellow at the Hudson Institute.
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