NATO Secretary General opens what he calls a "pivotal, historic" summit in Madrid, saying Ukraine faces "brutality we haven't seen since Second World War" and announcing a "fundamental shift" in defence. Hopes for progress in Finland/Sweden membership, still blocked by Turkey.
"It was always a farce to believe that Erdogan and the Turkish government sought justice for Khashoggi on principle," writes @stevenacook . "Turkey’s goal throughout the Khashoggi episode was to weaken Saudi Arabia in a geopolitical game of influence."
President Tayyip Erdogan held firm on his stance towards Finland and Sweden's NATO bids, saying Turkey wanted results not words to address its concerns
Annual reminder the art my mum chose for my room in her house in Turkey looks like men wanking each other off
Officials heading to the NATO summit in Madrid are holding out hope of persuading Turkey to allow Finland and Sweden to advance their membership applications
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Turkey’s conflict in Syria took a major turn today. First alleged atrocities by Turkish-backed Arab militias, executing Kurds. US military officials tell me it's true, and they are DEEPLY concerned it opens the door to BOTH ethnic cleansing of Kurds and return of ISIS/Al-Qaeda
2020: - US killing Soleimani and Iran retaliation - Iran downs Ukrainian plane - Trump impeachment - Russian PM resigns - New strand of coronavirus - Philippines volcano eruption - Turkey earthquake - Kashmir avalanche - Australian fires - Indonesia floods - Kobe dead
If you see a dude with a turkey on his head later, it's not Joey tribbiani
Let us be clear: The president has sided with authoritarian leaders of Turkey and Russia over our loyal allies and America’s own interests. His decision is a sickening betrayal both of the Kurds and his oath of office.
The United States will impose large sanctions on Turkey for their long time detainment of Pastor Andrew Brunson, a great Christian, family man and wonderful human being. He is suffering greatly. This innocent man of faith should be released immediately!
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