Erdogan Finally Picks A Side? Turkey Leader Hails “Special Relationship“ With Putin As NATO Watches

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country has a “special” and growing relationship with Putin, CNN reported. This comes amid mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow and ahead of a tense runoff election in Turkey. In an exclusive interview to CNN, Erdogan said that “Russia and Turkey need each other in every field possible”. He also brushed off Western pressure, saying that Turkey will not impose sanctions on Russia for its war in Ukraine. Erdogan, whose country is also part of NATO, slammed the West for not taking a balanced approach toward a country like Russia. Is the Turkish President finally choosing to side with Putin? Watch this video to know more. #Erdogan #Turkey #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #JoeBiden #NATO #Kilicdaroglu #WorldNews Video Courtesy: AFP/AP/Reuters n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategi